Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 30m at 5:34 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:221.93:381.910:010.510:190.46:594:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:262.04:371.911:000.511:020.37:004:46Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:162.15:271.911:510.411:420.27:014:46Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:592.36:111.912:380.37:024:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:392.46:541.912:210.21:220.27:034:46Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:182.57:361.91:000.12:040.17:044:46Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:572.68:171.91:410.02:430.17:054:46Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:372.68:581.92:21-0.13:200.07:054:46Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:172.69:392.03:02-0.13:570.07:064:46Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:582.610:221.93:43-0.14:370.07:074:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:422.611:091.94:26-0.15:220.07:084:46Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:292.55:15-0.16:120.07:084:47Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:002.012:192.46:100.07:050.07:094:47Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:532.01:122.37:120.08:000.07:104:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:502.02:082.28:170.18:57-0.17:114:47Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:532.13:102.19:270.19:54-0.27:114:48Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:022.34:182.010:370.010:51-0.27:124:48Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:072.45:232.011:42-0.111:45-0.37:124:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:042.66:212.012:42-0.27:134:49Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:582.77:162.012:38-0.41:39-0.37:144:49Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:502.88:082.01:30-0.42:32-0.37:144:50New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:392.88:572.02:21-0.53:20-0.47:154:50New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:252.79:432.03:09-0.44:05-0.37:154:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:082.610:271.93:55-0.44:48-0.27:154:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:522.511:121.94:39-0.25:32-0.27:164:52Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:352.311:581.85:26-0.16:17-0.17:164:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:172.16:160.17:010.07:164:53Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:441.81:001.97:100.27:450.17:174:54First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:301.81:441.88:060.38:280.17:174:55First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:191.82:321.69:050.39:120.17:174:55First Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:161.83:291.510:080.39:580.17:174:56First Quarter31Mon
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 8:37 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 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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