Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 01m at 5:09 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:31 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631591
Common Questions About Tides

Oyster Harbor, VA Tides - Jul 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:483.75:284.610:320.511:360.85:468:28Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:393.56:154.811:170.55:478:28Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:273.56:595.012:290.712:020.55:478:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:123.67:425.21:160.612:470.45:488:27Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:563.78:255.31:560.61:310.45:488:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:393.89:075.42:350.52:130.35:498:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:213.99:495.53:130.52:540.25:498:27New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:043.910:295.53:510.43:350.25:508:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:454.011:095.54:290.44:160.35:518:26Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:274.111:495.45:090.45:000.45:518:26Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:104.25:490.45:470.45:528:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:305.212:564.46:310.46:390.55:528:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:134.91:454.67:150.47:360.65:538:25First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:014.72:394.88:020.38:360.65:548:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:554.43:395.18:510.29:400.65:558:24First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:554.14:405.49:440.110:450.55:558:23Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:584.05:415.810:410.011:500.35:568:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:594.06:406.111:41-0.25:578:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:584.17:386.312:530.112:40-0.45:578:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:564.28:336.41:51-0.11:38-0.55:588:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:514.49:276.42:44-0.22:33-0.65:598:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:464.510:196.33:34-0.33:27-0.66:008:20Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:384.611:086.04:23-0.34:19-0.56:008:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:294.711:555.65:10-0.25:12-0.36:018:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:194.75:56-0.16:060.06:028:17Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:405.11:084.66:410.17:020.36:038:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:264.61:594.67:260.37:590.66:048:16Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:144.12:534.58:110.58:570.86:048:15Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:063.73:494.58:570.69:571.06:058:14Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:023.54:464.69:450.710:571.06:068:13Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:593.45:404.710:350.811:551.06:078:12Waning Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631591)

Common Questions About Oyster Harbor, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oyster Harbor, VA today?

Slack tide in Oyster Harbor, VA is approximately 8:20 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 Oyster Harbor, VA?

Oyster Harbor, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Oyster 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 Oyster Harbor, VA?

Tide predictions for Oyster 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 Oyster Harbor, VA?

Tide data for Oyster Harbor, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631591. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631591.

What is the moon phase in Oyster Harbor, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oyster Harbor, VA is Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Oyster Harbor, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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