Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 11:40 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Sep 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:482.52:263.08:140.29:170.56:347:32First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:442.33:262.99:120.410:240.66:357:31First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:472.24:372.810:150.511:310.66:367:29First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:062.15:492.711:220.66:377:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:192.26:492.712:310.612:240.66:387:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:142.37:382.71:230.61:210.66:397:25Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:022.48:222.82:100.62:120.56:397:23Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:432.59:002.82:520.52:590.56:407:22Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:192.69:352.73:280.53:400.56:417:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:532.710:082.74:000.44:160.56:427:19Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:262.710:412.64:290.44:510.56:437:17Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:592.811:142.64:580.45:250.56:437:16Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:342.811:502.45:270.56:010.66:447:14Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:102.85:590.56:400.76:457:13Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:272.312:492.76:350.67:250.86:467:11Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:092.21:322.77:170.78:160.86:477:10Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:542.22:192.78:060.79:120.96:487:08Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:442.13:142.79:030.710:150.86:487:07Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:452.14:192.710:060.711:200.86:497:05Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:572.25:302.811:140.66:507:04Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:052.46:332.912:210.612:200.56:517:02Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:042.67:303.11:160.41:210.36:527:01Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:592.88:243.22:070.32:200.16:536:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:513.19:153.22:560.13:160.06:536:57New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:423.310:043.23:430.04:10-0.16:546:56New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:313.410:523.04:28-0.15:01-0.16:556:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:203.411:412.95:130.05:540.16:566:53Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:113.45:590.16:510.26:576:51Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:322.71:053.26:490.27:520.46:586:50Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:252.52:003.17:450.48:560.66:586:48First Quarter30Sun
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 2:57 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 7% 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 (7% 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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