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 4h 07m 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 - Jan 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:171.94:301.511:080.310:460.17:184:57Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:112.05:261.512:010.27:184:58Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:002.16:161.512:490.17:184:59Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:462.27:051.612:21-0.11:350.07:184:59Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:312.37:511.71:09-0.22:18-0.17:185:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:162.48:371.81:57-0.32:59-0.27:185:01Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:002.59:211.92:43-0.43:39-0.37:185:02Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:432.510:061.93:29-0.54:20-0.47:185:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:272.510:532.04:15-0.55:03-0.47:185:04Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:132.411:422.05:04-0.45:50-0.47:185:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:012.35:58-0.46:39-0.47:175:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:352.112:512.16:58-0.37:31-0.47:175:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:292.11:432.08:02-0.28:24-0.37:175:08Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:282.12:421.89:10-0.19:22-0.37:175:09Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:362.23:511.610:22-0.110:22-0.37:165:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:472.35:031.611:29-0.111:22-0.37:165:11Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:512.36:081.612:32-0.17:165:12Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:492.47:061.712:20-0.41:29-0.27:155:13Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:422.57:591.71:17-0.42:21-0.37:155:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:292.58:461.82:10-0.43:06-0.37:145:15New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:122.49:281.92:58-0.43:47-0.37:145:16New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:512.410:071.93:42-0.44:24-0.37:135:17New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:282.310:461.94:22-0.35:00-0.37:135:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:052.111:251.95:03-0.25:35-0.27:125:19Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:422.05:45-0.16:11-0.17:125:20Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:051.812:191.86:300.06:48-0.17:115:22Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:461.812:591.77:190.27:260.07:105:23First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:291.81:411.58:110.38:090.07:095:24First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:161.82:301.49:090.38:570.17:095:25First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:131.83:311.310:130.39:530.17:085:26First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:181.94:381.411:150.310:510.07:075:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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