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 20m 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 - Jan 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:192.12:352.08:55-0.19:21-0.37:174:57Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:272.23:441.910:06-0.110:21-0.37:184:58Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:392.34:541.811:13-0.111:19-0.47:184:59Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:412.45:571.812:14-0.27:185:00Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:372.46:531.812:14-0.41:11-0.27:185:01Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:272.57:441.91:07-0.42:03-0.37:185:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:132.58:301.91:57-0.42:49-0.37:185:03New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:552.59:121.92:43-0.43:31-0.47:185:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:332.49:501.93:25-0.44:08-0.37:175:04New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:102.310:291.94:05-0.34:45-0.37:175:05Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:472.211:081.94:43-0.25:21-0.27:175:06Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:252.111:481.85:23-0.15:58-0.27:175:07Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:042.06:070.06:36-0.17:175:08Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:301.812:451.86:540.17:170.07:165:09First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:141.81:281.77:450.28:000.07:165:10First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:011.82:151.68:400.38:480.07:165:11First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:541.83:111.59:410.39:410.07:155:12First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:561.94:151.510:440.210:37-0.17:155:13Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:562.05:161.611:410.111:31-0.27:145:15Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:512.16:121.712:34-0.17:145:16Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:432.37:041.812:25-0.31:25-0.27:135:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:332.57:561.91:17-0.52:14-0.47:135:18Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:222.68:452.12:09-0.63:00-0.57:125:19Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:102.79:332.22:59-0.73:45-0.67:125:20Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:562.710:222.33:48-0.84:30-0.77:115:21Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:442.611:122.34:38-0.75:17-0.77:105:22Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:342.55:32-0.66:08-0.67:105:23Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:052.312:252.36:31-0.57:01-0.57:095:24Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:002.31:172.17:33-0.37:57-0.47:085:25Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:582.22:141.98:39-0.28:55-0.37:075:26Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:052.23:211.79:49-0.19:58-0.37:065:28Third Quarter31Tue
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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