Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 6h 21m at 11:02 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:28 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Jul 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:282.210:432.64:430.04:390.15:488:28Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:072.211:212.55:200.15:180.25:488:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:462.25:550.15:580.35:498:28Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:002.412:262.26:320.26:410.45:498:28Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:402.31:072.27:100.37:280.55:508:27Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:212.21:492.27:510.38:170.55:508:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:032.12:332.28:320.39:090.65:518:27Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:472.03:202.29:170.310:030.55:518:27Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:372.04:132.310:050.311:010.55:528:26Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:341.95:102.410:570.311:580.45:538:26Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:352.06:072.511:520.25:538:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:332.07:012.712:530.312:460.15:548:25Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:282.27:542.81:460.11:400.05:558:25Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu8:222.38:473.02:380.02:35-0.15:558:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:162.49:393.03:29-0.13:29-0.25:568:24New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:082.610:293.14:18-0.34:22-0.35:578:23New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:592.611:203.05:06-0.35:14-0.35:578:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:522.75:55-0.36:10-0.25:588:22Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:122.912:462.76:47-0.27:09-0.15:598:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:052.71:412.77:41-0.28:130.06:008:21First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:592.62:382.78:36-0.19:170.16:008:20First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:542.43:382.79:320.010:230.26:018:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:552.24:442.710:300.111:280.36:028:18First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:052.15:502.711:280.26:038:18Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:122.16:472.712:280.312:250.26:048:17Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:092.17:382.71:230.31:180.26:048:16Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:002.18:242.72:140.32:090.26:058:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:462.29:052.73:000.22:570.26:068:14Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:272.39:432.73:410.23:400.26:078:13Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:042.310:192.64:170.24:190.26:088:13Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:402.410:542.64:510.24:560.36:088:12Full Moon31Sun
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 2:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Cape Charles Harbor, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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