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 : 5:34 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 11:18 am (2.6 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 - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:352.57:042.712:360.11:030.16:087:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:312.67:572.91:35-0.11:54-0.16:077:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:242.68:493.12:33-0.22:44-0.26:067:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:162.69:413.23:28-0.33:33-0.36:057:56Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:072.610:313.24:21-0.44:21-0.36:047:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:572.511:223.25:12-0.35:09-0.26:037:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:472.46:04-0.26:00-0.16:027:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:153.012:412.37:000.06:560.16:017:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:102.81:362.27:590.27:590.26:008:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:072.62:342.18:580.39:060.45:598:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:062.43:372.19:570.410:140.45:588:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:112.24:482.110:540.511:210.55:578:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:192.15:512.211:450.55:568:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:152.16:392.312:190.512:300.45:558:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:002.17:202.41:110.41:100.45:558:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:412.17:572.51:570.31:470.35:548:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:202.18:342.62:410.32:240.35:538:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:582.19:102.73:210.23:000.35:528:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:352.19:462.73:570.23:360.25:518:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:122.110:232.74:310.24:120.25:518:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:502.111:002.65:050.24:480.35:508:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:292.011:412.65:400.35:280.35:498:11Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:112.06:200.36:110.35:498:12Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:252.512:572.07:060.37:020.45:488:13Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:122.51:452.17:560.37:590.45:488:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:022.42:372.18:490.39:010.45:478:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:562.43:352.29:440.310:060.35:478:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:562.34:382.410:400.211:130.25:468:16First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:012.35:412.611:360.15:468:16Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:052.36:392.812:170.112:300.05:458:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:032.37:343.01:180.01:22-0.15:458:18Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:26 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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