Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 54m at 6:14 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:032.210:152.74:180.14:080.16:087:53New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:402.210:532.74:530.14:440.16:077:54New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:192.211:342.75:310.15:230.26:067:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:022.16:120.26:070.26:057:56Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:192.712:492.17:010.36:570.36:047:57Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:092.61:412.17:550.37:560.36:037:58Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:032.62:362.18:540.39:000.36:027:58First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:022.53:382.29:560.310:080.36:017:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:082.44:482.310:580.311:190.26:008:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:192.45:552.511:560.25:598:01Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:232.56:542.712:250.112:500.05:588:02Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:202.57:472.91:250.01:41-0.15:578:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:132.58:393.02:23-0.12:31-0.15:568:04Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:042.59:283.13:18-0.23:19-0.25:558:05Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:532.410:153.14:09-0.24:05-0.15:548:05Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:392.411:013.04:56-0.24:50-0.15:548:06Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:252.311:472.85:420.05:350.15:538:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:122.26:300.16:230.25:528:08Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:342.71:002.17:210.37:160.45:518:09Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:222.51:492.08:130.48:140.55:518:10Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:112.32:382.09:040.59:140.65:508:10Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:012.23:322.09:540.510:150.65:498:11Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:572.14:322.010:430.511:170.65:498:12Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:582.05:312.111:290.55:488:13Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:542.06:202.312:110.512:110.55:488:13Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:422.07:032.41:000.412:520.45:478:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:262.07:442.51:460.41:320.35:478:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:092.18:262.72:300.32:130.25:468:16Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:522.19:072.73:120.22:550.25:468:16New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:352.19:492.83:530.13:380.15:458:17New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:172.210:322.84:330.14:200.15:458:18New Moon31Thu
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 9:11 am — 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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