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 2m 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 - Aug 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:012.05:482.811:260.26:098:11Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:122.16:532.912:360.312:320.16:108:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:172.37:533.01:360.11:350.06:118:09Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:172.58:503.12:330.02:36-0.16:118:08Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:142.69:423.13:26-0.13:34-0.26:128:07Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:062.810:313.04:13-0.24:28-0.26:138:06Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:552.811:172.94:58-0.25:20-0.16:148:05Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:432.95:42-0.16:120.06:158:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:032.712:322.86:260.07:070.26:168:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:482.51:192.87:110.18:040.46:168:02Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:342.32:072.77:580.39:010.56:178:00Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:202.12:552.68:460.410:000.66:187:59Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:102.03:502.59:370.511:010.76:197:58Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:101.94:552.410:340.611:590.76:207:57Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:211.95:582.411:320.66:217:56Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:232.06:502.512:500.712:280.66:217:54Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:132.17:352.51:350.61:190.66:227:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:582.28:172.62:160.62:070.56:237:52Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:402.48:552.62:540.52:520.46:247:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:192.59:322.73:280.43:330.36:257:49New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:572.610:082.74:000.34:120.36:267:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:342.710:442.64:320.24:510.36:267:46New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:122.811:222.65:050.25:310.36:277:45Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:522.85:410.26:150.46:287:44Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:032.512:362.86:220.27:050.46:297:42Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:492.41:242.97:080.38:020.56:307:41First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:382.32:162.88:020.39:030.66:317:39First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:332.23:152.89:010.410:090.66:317:38First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:352.24:242.810:070.411:180.56:327:37First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:502.25:382.911:170.46:337:35Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:042.36:433.012:220.412:250.36:347:34Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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