Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape Charles Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape Charles Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 11:55 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 5:46 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8632366
Common Questions About Tides

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Tides - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:031.912:191.96:320.06:50-0.17:065:28Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:451.91:001.77:210.17:310.07:055:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:291.81:431.68:130.28:150.17:045:31First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:171.82:331.59:110.39:040.17:035:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:151.83:351.410:150.310:000.17:025:33First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:201.94:411.411:140.310:570.07:015:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:212.05:401.512:070.27:005:35Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:132.16:321.712:560.06:595:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:022.27:211.812:43-0.21:41-0.16:585:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:472.48:072.01:33-0.32:24-0.36:575:38Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:312.58:512.12:20-0.53:04-0.46:565:39Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:142.59:352.23:06-0.53:44-0.56:555:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:562.610:202.33:51-0.64:25-0.56:545:41Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:412.511:072.44:38-0.65:08-0.56:535:43Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:272.411:572.45:29-0.55:55-0.56:525:44Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:162.26:25-0.46:47-0.46:505:45Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:502.41:072.17:25-0.27:42-0.36:495:46Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:472.32:041.98:31-0.18:42-0.26:485:47Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:512.33:101.89:410.09:47-0.26:475:48Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:082.34:301.710:520.010:55-0.26:455:49Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:212.35:421.811:560.011:58-0.26:445:50Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:232.46:421.912:54-0.16:435:51Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:162.47:342.012:57-0.31:46-0.26:425:52Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:042.58:202.11:51-0.32:31-0.26:405:53New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:452.59:002.22:39-0.43:11-0.36:395:54New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:222.49:372.23:21-0.33:47-0.36:385:55New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:572.410:122.24:00-0.34:20-0.26:365:56New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:312.310:482.24:37-0.24:53-0.26:355:57Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 8:50 am — 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 79% 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 (79% 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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