Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 33m at 9:22 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:31 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:382.45:37-0.66:12-0.57:075:28Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:072.312:262.26:35-0.47:02-0.47:065:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:592.21:131.97:35-0.27:52-0.37:055:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:522.12:031.78:370.08:44-0.17:045:31Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:512.03:001.59:420.19:390.07:035:32Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:002.04:121.410:470.210:370.07:025:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:072.05:211.411:460.211:320.07:015:34Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:012.06:151.512:380.17:005:35Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:482.17:021.612:240.01:250.16:595:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:312.17:441.71:12-0.12:070.06:585:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:102.28:221.81:56-0.12:43-0.16:575:38New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:452.28:571.92:36-0.23:15-0.16:565:40New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:192.29:321.93:12-0.23:45-0.26:555:41New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:522.210:072.03:47-0.24:15-0.26:545:42New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:262.210:432.04:22-0.24:46-0.26:535:43Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:012.111:222.15:00-0.15:21-0.26:525:44Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:402.05:42-0.16:00-0.26:505:45Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:042.112:211.96:300.06:45-0.26:495:46Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:492.11:081.87:240.17:35-0.16:485:47First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:402.12:001.78:250.18:31-0.16:475:48First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:392.23:051.79:340.19:35-0.16:465:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:512.24:191.710:460.110:43-0.26:445:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:042.45:311.811:530.011:49-0.36:435:51Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:112.56:352.012:54-0.26:425:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:112.77:332.212:52-0.51:50-0.36:405:53Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:062.88:272.41:52-0.62:40-0.56:395:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:562.89:162.52:47-0.73:27-0.56:385:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:422.710:042.63:38-0.74:10-0.66:365:56Full Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8632366)

Common Questions About Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape Charles Harbor, VA today?

Slack tide in Cape Charles Harbor, VA is approximately 12:26 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape Charles Harbor, VA?

Cape Charles Harbor, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Cape Charles Harbor, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape Charles Harbor, VA?

Tide predictions for Cape Charles Harbor, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape Charles Harbor, VA?

Tide data for Cape Charles Harbor, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8632366. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8632366.

What is the moon phase in Cape Charles Harbor, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape Charles Harbor, VA is First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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