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Photo: Cape Charles, Virginia - leaving harbor looking south - panoramio by David Broad (CC BY 3.0) License

Cape Charles Harbor

Bay

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy KPTV2, as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM UTC
Water temp
81°F
27°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Virginia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy KPTV2 (7.1 mi away), as of Aug 23, 2:30 PM UTC.

Weather at Cape Charles Harbor

H: 85° L: 75°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
80°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
75%
Wind
12 mph
UV Index
5.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
75°
3 AM
Overcast
76°
6 AM
Clear
76°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
78°
12 PM
Sunny
81°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
83°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cape Charles Harbor?
Cape Charles Harbor is a bay in Virginia.
What is the water temperature at Cape Charles Harbor?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Cape Charles Harbor in Virginia is 81°F (27°C), measured by NOAA buoy KPTV2, 7.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Cape Charles Harbor?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 81°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Cape Charles Harbor rated?
Cape Charles Harbor in Virginia has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.
What amenities does Cape Charles Harbor have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Cape Charles Harbor include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

Virginia 23310

Virginia 23310

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Amenities

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