Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 6:29 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 13m at 12:09 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Dec 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:182.76:342.212:03-0.112:490.06:594:47Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:072.87:232.212:51-0.21:43-0.16:594:46New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:532.98:102.21:38-0.22:32-0.17:004:46New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:372.98:532.12:23-0.23:17-0.17:014:46New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:172.89:342.13:05-0.23:58-0.17:024:46New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:572.710:152.03:44-0.14:380.07:034:46Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:362.610:561.94:230.05:190.17:044:46Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:172.411:401.95:040.16:020.27:054:46Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:002.35:490.36:470.27:064:46Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:251.812:442.16:400.47:320.37:064:46First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:121.81:292.07:350.48:170.37:074:46First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:021.82:181.98:330.59:030.37:084:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:571.83:131.89:350.59:510.27:094:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:571.94:121.810:370.410:390.27:094:47Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:532.15:081.811:310.311:250.07:104:47Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:422.35:591.812:220.27:114:47Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:292.46:481.912:12-0.11:120.07:114:48Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:162.67:371.912:59-0.22:00-0.17:124:48Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:032.78:252.01:47-0.32:47-0.37:134:49Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:502.89:142.12:35-0.43:32-0.37:134:49Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:382.810:022.13:23-0.54:18-0.47:144:49Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:272.810:542.14:12-0.55:07-0.47:144:50Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:182.711:482.15:04-0.46:01-0.37:154:50Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:122.56:03-0.36:57-0.37:154:51Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:452.11:062.37:07-0.27:53-0.37:164:52Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:442.12:032.28:14-0.18:50-0.27:164:52Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:482.13:062.09:24-0.19:48-0.27:164:53Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:002.24:151.810:340.010:44-0.27:174:54Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:062.35:201.811:38-0.111:38-0.37:174:54Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:022.46:171.812:36-0.17:174:55Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:532.57:081.812:29-0.31:30-0.27:174:56Waning Crescent31Sat
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 3:19 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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