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 50m 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 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:232.78:402.02:070.03:080.16:594:46Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:592.69:182.02:470.03:440.17:004:46Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:352.69:552.03:240.04:180.17:014:46Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:112.510:342.04:000.14:520.27:024:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:482.411:151.94:370.25:280.27:034:46Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:272.311:571.95:180.26:060.27:044:46Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:082.26:030.36:470.37:044:46Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:411.912:502.16:540.47:290.37:054:46Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:271.91:352.07:490.48:150.27:064:46Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:172.02:251.98:470.49:050.27:074:46Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:132.13:231.89:500.49:580.17:084:46Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:142.24:271.810:530.210:530.07:084:47Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:122.45:271.911:520.111:47-0.27:094:47Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:072.66:241.912:48-0.17:104:47Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:012.87:202.012:42-0.31:44-0.27:104:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:552.98:152.11:37-0.52:37-0.47:114:48New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:483.09:082.22:31-0.63:27-0.57:124:48New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:403.010:012.33:24-0.64:16-0.57:124:48Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:312.910:542.34:17-0.65:06-0.57:134:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:232.711:502.35:13-0.55:59-0.47:134:49Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:162.56:14-0.36:53-0.37:144:50Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:472.21:082.37:19-0.27:47-0.37:144:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:452.22:022.08:250.08:41-0.27:154:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:472.23:031.89:340.19:36-0.17:154:51First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:572.24:111.710:410.110:32-0.17:164:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:032.25:161.611:410.111:25-0.17:164:53Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:572.26:101.612:360.17:164:53Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:452.36:581.612:15-0.11:260.07:174:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:272.37:421.71:02-0.12:110.07:174:55Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:072.38:221.71:47-0.12:50-0.17:174:55Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:422.38:581.82:29-0.23:24-0.17:174:56Full Moon31Fri
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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