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 3h 06m 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:082.95:560.56:390.67:006:46Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:302.412:512.96:390.57:280.77:016:44Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:162.41:392.87:290.68:240.77:026:43Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:072.32:322.88:260.69:240.77:036:41Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:042.33:322.89:280.610:280.67:036:40Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:102.44:402.810:360.611:310.57:046:38Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:202.55:482.911:440.47:056:37Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:252.76:493.012:300.412:470.37:066:36Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:223.07:463.11:240.21:470.17:076:34Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:163.28:393.12:160.02:450.07:086:33New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:083.39:313.13:06-0.13:39-0.17:096:31New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:583.410:193.03:54-0.14:31-0.17:106:30New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:473.411:072.94:40-0.15:210.07:116:28Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:353.311:562.75:260.06:120.17:126:27Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:253.26:130.27:070.37:126:26Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:472.61:163.07:060.48:050.57:136:24Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:392.42:082.88:030.59:030.67:146:23First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:332.33:022.69:040.710:020.77:156:22First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:342.24:042.510:090.811:000.77:166:20First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:462.25:112.411:130.811:510.77:176:19First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:512.36:082.412:110.87:186:18Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:402.46:542.512:360.61:010.77:196:17Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:212.57:352.51:160.61:470.67:206:15Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:582.78:142.51:540.52:300.57:216:14Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:352.88:522.52:300.43:090.47:226:13Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:122.99:292.53:050.33:460.47:236:12Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:482.910:072.53:400.34:220.37:246:11Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:252.910:452.54:160.24:580.37:256:09Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:032.911:252.44:530.25:360.37:266:08Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:442.95:320.36:190.47:276:07Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:092.412:292.96:170.37:090.47:286:06Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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