37.2633’ N, 76.0200’ W

Cape Charles Harbor, VA

60°
H -°
L 52°
N
16mph
High tide
6:04 pm

Cape Charles Harbor, VA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Day Sky High / Low Precip Wind Humidity
Wed
Oct 21
Partly Cloudy
Close Hourly
-º / 52º 1% N 12 mph 68%
6pm Sunny 60º 0% N 16 mph 59%
7pm Mostly Clear 59º 0% N 14 mph 62%
8pm Partly Cloudy 59º 0% N 12 mph 62%
9pm Mostly Clear 58º 0% N 11 mph 62%
10pm Partly Cloudy 57º 0% N 11 mph 63%
11pm Partly Cloudy 57º 0% N 12 mph 63%
Thu
Oct 22
Sunny
View Hourly
64º / 51º 2% NNW 15 mph 55%
12am Partly Cloudy 56º 0% N 12 mph 66%
1am Partly Cloudy 54º 1% N 9 mph 70%
2am Partly Cloudy 54º 1% NNW 9 mph 70%
3am Partly Cloudy 54º 1% NNW 9 mph 71%
4am Partly Cloudy 53º 2% NNW 9 mph 73%
5am Partly Cloudy 53º 2% NNW 10 mph 72%
6am Partly Cloudy 53º 2% NNW 9 mph 73%
7am Partly Cloudy 53º 2% NNW 10 mph 73%
8am Sunny 53º 2% NNW 10 mph 71%
9am Sunny 57º 1% NNW 12 mph 65%
10am Sunny 59º 1% NNW 14 mph 62%
11am Sunny 60º 1% NNW 14 mph 57%
12pm Sunny 61º 1% NNW 15 mph 54%
1pm Sunny 62º 0% NNW 14 mph 50%
2pm Sunny 63º 0% NNW 14 mph 46%
3pm Sunny 63º 0% NNW 14 mph 45%
4pm Sunny 64º 0% NNW 14 mph 44%
5pm Sunny 63º 0% NNW 13 mph 44%
6pm Sunny 61º 0% NNW 11 mph 48%
7pm Clear 59º 0% NNW 9 mph 53%
8pm Clear 58º 0% N 9 mph 56%
9pm Clear 56º 0% N 8 mph 61%
10pm Clear 55º 0% N 8 mph 63%
11pm Clear 55º 1% N 7 mph 67%
Fri
Oct 23
Partly Cloudy
View Hourly
63º / 51º 5% NE 14 mph 68%
12am Clear 55º 1% N 8 mph 70%
1am Clear 54º 2% N 8 mph 71%
2am Clear 54º 3% NNE 8 mph 72%
3am Clear 54º 3% NNE 8 mph 73%
4am Clear 53º 4% NNE 8 mph 76%
5am Clear 53º 5% NNE 9 mph 78%
6am Clear 53º 5% NNE 9 mph 79%
7am Clear 52º 6% NNE 9 mph 81%
8am Sunny 53º 5% NNE 10 mph 81%
9am Sunny 56º 4% NNE 11 mph 77%
10am Mostly Sunny 58º 2% NNE 12 mph 73%
11am Partly Cloudy 60º 2% NE 12 mph 69%
12pm Partly Cloudy 61º 2% NE 13 mph 67%
1pm Mostly Cloudy 62º 3% NE 14 mph 63%
2pm Partly Cloudy 62º 1% NE 13 mph 62%
3pm Partly Cloudy 62º 1% NE 14 mph 60%
4pm Partly Cloudy 61º 3% NE 14 mph 60%
5pm Partly Cloudy 60º 1% NE 14 mph 62%
Sat
Oct 24
Partly Cloudy 64º / 55º 2% ENE 13 mph 58%
Sun
Oct 25
Sunny 63º / 51º 3% NE 13 mph 63%
Mon
Oct 26
Sunny 66º / 52º 4% N 9 mph 62%
Tue
Oct 27
Partly Cloudy 67º / 56º 18% N 8 mph 67%
Wed
Oct 28
Partly Cloudy 67º / 57º 20% NE 11 mph 72%

Weather Radar for Cape Charles Harbor, VA See Radar

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NOAA Weather Marine Forecast for Cape Charles Harbor, VA

Tonight
Low : 50ºF
N wind 13 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday
High : 65ºF
NNW wind 13 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 24 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Thursday Night
Low : 51ºF
N wind 11 to 16 kt, with gusts as high as 22 kt. Clear. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday
High : 60ºF
NNE wind 12 to 17 kt, with gusts as high as 23 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Friday Night
Low : 52ºF
NE wind 10 to 12 kt, with gusts as high as 19 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday
High : 60ºF
NE wind 10 to 12 kt. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Saturday Night
Low : 54ºF
NE wind around 10 kt. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday
High : 62ºF
NE wind 10 to 12 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.
Sunday Night
Low : 54ºF
NE wind 5 to 7 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 1 ft or less.

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    Wind Speed Forecast for Cape Charles Harbor, VA

    WednesdayThursdayFriday
    Wind Speed (MPH) 1611991414118891213
    10pm2am6am10am2pm6pm10pm2am6am10am2pm6pm
    MPH 1611991414118891213
    DIR NNNNWNNWNNWNNWNNWNNNENNENNENE

    Current Weather Conditions In Cape Charles Harbor, VA

    As Of: 24 minutes ago

    • 60ºF
    • 58ºF
    • 16mph
    • 0º (N)
    • 24mph
    • Sunny
    • 10mi
    • 30.07"
    • 59%
    • 0ºF

    The weather right now in Cape Charles Harbor, VA is Sunny. The current temperature is 60°F, and the expected high and low for today, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, are -° high temperature and 52°F low temperature. The wind is currently blowing at 16 miles per hour, and coming from the North. The wind is gusting to 24 mph. With the wind and the atmosphere the temperature feels like 58° Fahrenheit. Expected precipitation is 0 percent, with current humidity at 59 percent, and air pressure at 30.07 in. Visibility is 10 nautical miles. There are 3 current weather alert(s).

    Weather Alerts
    Small Craft Advisory - 3:10pm Wed Oct 21 2026

    ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
    waves 3 to 6 ft.

    WHERE: Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek
    VA and Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA
    including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

    WHEN: Until 7 PM EDT Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
    vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

    &&

    Coastal Flood Advisory - 2:07pm Wed Oct 21 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
    inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
    shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
    large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

    WHERE: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches/Ocean City area.
    In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
    Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
    locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
    threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
    above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
    and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
    near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
    Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
    erosion.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/05 PM 4.4 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR 22/05 AM 4.1 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.0 1.5 1.6 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 3.9 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 23/06 PM 3.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE 24/07 AM 3.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE

    SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 4.4 1.9 2.0 1-2 NONE 22/09 AM 4.5 2.0 2.1 2 MINOR 22/10 PM 4.4 1.9 1.9 2 NONE 23/10 AM 4.1 1.6 1.4 1-2 NONE 23/11 PM 3.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.2 1 NONE

    NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3-4 MODERATE 22/08 AM 4.1 2.1 2.3 3 MODERATE 22/08 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE 23/09 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 3 MODERATE 23/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.6 2 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 1-2 MODERATE

    CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/05 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 22/05 AM 4.8 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 22/05 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1 NONE 23/06 PM 4.1 1.3 1.0 1 NONE 24/07 AM 4.3 1.5 0.8 1 NONE

    WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 6.5 2.0 2.5 1 MINOR 22/06 AM 6.9 2.4 2.8 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE 23/07 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 24/07 AM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1 NONE

    TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE 22/09 AM 3.9 2.1 2.4 1 MODERATE 22/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.6 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR

    KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 4.8 1.8 2.0 2-3 MINOR 22/06 AM 4.9 1.9 2.1 2 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.7 1.7 1.9 2 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.6 1.6 1.6 2-3 MINOR 23/07 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 2 NONE 24/07 AM 4.4 1.4 1.2 2 NONE

    OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 7.4 2.8 2.5 1 MINOR 22/06 AM 7.3 2.7 2.7 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 7.3 2.7 2.3 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.0 2.4 1.9 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 7.1 2.5 1.9 1 MINOR 24/08 AM 7.1 2.5 1.5 1 MINOR

    &&

    High Surf Advisory - 2:07pm Wed Oct 21 2026

    ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT THURSDAY...

    WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of
    inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
    shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
    large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone.

    WHERE: In Maryland, Maryland Beaches/Ocean City area.
    In Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties.

    WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
    Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EDT Thursday.

    IMPACTS: Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
    locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
    threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
    above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
    and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
    near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
    Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
    erosion.

    PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS:

    If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
    closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
    unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
    property.

    Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
    dangerous surf conditions.

    &&

    Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

    OCEAN CITY INLET MD MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 4.5 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/05 PM 4.4 1.9 2.0 1 MINOR 22/05 AM 4.1 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.0 1.5 1.6 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 3.9 1.4 1.5 1 NONE 23/06 PM 3.5 1.0 1.1 1 NONE 24/07 AM 3.6 1.1 1.0 1 NONE

    SAXIS VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 4.4 1.9 2.0 1-2 NONE 22/09 AM 4.5 2.0 2.1 2 MINOR 22/10 PM 4.4 1.9 1.9 2 NONE 23/10 AM 4.1 1.6 1.4 1-2 NONE 23/11 PM 3.8 1.3 1.3 1 NONE 24/11 AM 4.1 1.6 1.2 1 NONE

    NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/07 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3-4 MODERATE 22/08 AM 4.1 2.1 2.3 3 MODERATE 22/08 PM 3.8 1.8 2.1 3 MODERATE 23/09 AM 3.7 1.7 1.8 3 MODERATE 23/09 PM 3.3 1.3 1.6 2 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.5 1.4 1-2 MODERATE

    CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/05 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 22/05 AM 4.8 2.0 1.8 1 MINOR 22/05 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 1 MINOR 23/06 AM 4.4 1.6 1.2 1 NONE 23/06 PM 4.1 1.3 1.0 1 NONE 24/07 AM 4.3 1.5 0.8 1 NONE

    WACHAPREAGUE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 6.5 2.0 2.5 1 MINOR 22/06 AM 6.9 2.4 2.8 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 6.8 2.3 2.6 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 6.3 1.8 1.9 1 NONE 23/07 PM 6.1 1.6 1.8 1 NONE 24/07 AM 6.1 1.6 1.5 1 NONE

    TANGIER ISLAND VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/09 PM 3.8 2.0 2.3 1 MODERATE 22/09 AM 3.9 2.1 2.4 1 MODERATE 22/09 PM 3.7 1.9 2.2 1 MINOR 23/10 AM 3.6 1.8 2.0 1 MINOR 23/10 PM 3.3 1.5 1.8 1 MINOR 24/10 AM 3.5 1.6 1.9 1 MINOR

    KIPTOPEKE VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 5.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 4.8 1.8 2.0 2-3 MINOR 22/06 AM 4.9 1.9 2.1 2 MINOR 22/06 PM 4.7 1.7 1.9 2 MINOR 23/07 AM 4.6 1.6 1.6 2-3 MINOR 23/07 PM 4.3 1.3 1.4 2 NONE 24/07 AM 4.4 1.4 1.2 2 NONE

    OYSTER VA MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.0 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.5 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.4 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

    TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 21/06 PM 7.4 2.8 2.5 1 MINOR 22/06 AM 7.3 2.7 2.7 1 MINOR 22/06 PM 7.3 2.7 2.3 1 MINOR 23/07 AM 7.0 2.4 1.9 1 MINOR 23/07 PM 7.1 2.5 1.9 1 MINOR 24/08 AM 7.1 2.5 1.5 1 MINOR

    &&