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 5h 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 - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:192.05:401.412:100.27:065:28Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:142.16:341.61:010.07:055:29Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:062.37:261.712:43-0.21:49-0.17:055:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:552.48:141.91:36-0.42:34-0.37:045:31Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:412.59:012.12:27-0.53:16-0.47:035:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:252.69:472.23:15-0.63:58-0.57:025:34Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:102.610:342.34:03-0.74:40-0.67:015:35Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:552.511:232.44:53-0.65:24-0.67:005:36Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:432.35:46-0.56:12-0.56:595:37Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:142.412:322.16:45-0.37:03-0.46:585:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:082.31:231.97:48-0.27:57-0.36:575:39Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:062.32:201.78:550.08:57-0.26:565:40Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:152.23:311.610:070.010:02-0.26:545:41Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:332.24:531.511:170.111:10-0.16:535:42Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:432.26:021.612:200.06:525:43Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:422.36:591.712:12-0.21:160.06:515:44Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:332.37:491.81:10-0.22:05-0.16:505:45Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon8:172.48:311.92:02-0.32:46-0.26:495:46New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:552.49:082.02:47-0.33:22-0.26:475:47New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:292.39:432.13:27-0.33:54-0.26:465:48New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:012.210:162.14:04-0.24:24-0.26:455:50New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:342.110:512.14:39-0.14:54-0.16:445:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:082.011:272.15:150.05:25-0.16:425:52Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:441.95:540.15:580.06:415:53Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:052.112:211.86:370.26:360.16:405:54Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:462.01:021.67:240.37:200.26:385:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:302.01:481.58:170.48:100.26:375:56First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:222.02:441.59:190.49:090.26:365:57First Quarter28Thu
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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