Should I Fish Cape Charles, VA This Week?
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Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY THU 10/2281GO
FRI 10/2375GO
SAT 10/2482GO
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 12:22 am | Low | 0.67 |
| 6:42 am | High | 2.77 |
| 12:50 pm | Low | 0.69 |
| 7:00 pm | High | 2.78 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Cape Charles
Solunar times
Minor2:38 am – 4:08 am
Major8:27 am – 11:27 am
Minor3:35 pm – 5:05 pm
Major8:49 pm – 11:49 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:18 am
Sunset6:17 pm
Moonrise4:20 pm
Moonset3:23 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 86%
Tide strength
Today75% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 75% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
52°–64°F
Fri 10/23
48°–66°F
Sat 10/24
50°–62°F
Plan your trip—Cape Charles
Tide data: NOAA station Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (8638863). Tides at Cape Charles run about 54 min behind the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Cape Charles today?
High tide in Cape Charles, VA today (Thursday, October 22) is at 6:42 am, at 2.8 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Cape Charles?
Moving water beats slack water in Cape Charles—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Thursday, October 22), that lines up 9:00 am–11:00 am, driven by outgoing tide + minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Cape Charles?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Cape Charles, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Thursday, October 22), that combination points to 9:00 am–11:00 am.
Should I fish Cape Charles tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Friday, October 23) in Cape Charles a GO at 75/100—best window 10:00 am–12:00 pm.
What time should I fish Cape Charles?
Fish Cape Charles today (Thursday, October 22) from 9:00 am to 11:00 am—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in VA?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Virginia requires a Virginia Saltwater Recreational Fishing License. Issued by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. You can get one through the state agency listed below.