Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 4:20 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 10:38 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631591
Common Questions About Tides

Oyster Harbor, VA Tides - Sep 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:224.03:085.48:110.69:211.06:337:33First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:283.84:175.59:140.610:290.96:347:32First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:383.95:245.810:200.411:350.76:357:30Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:444.16:266.011:270.26:367:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:454.57:236.212:340.412:30-0.16:377:27Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:414.98:156.31:270.11:29-0.46:387:26Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:345.39:046.22:15-0.22:23-0.56:387:24Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:255.79:526.03:00-0.33:16-0.66:397:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:145.910:385.63:43-0.44:06-0.46:407:21Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:015.911:235.24:25-0.34:57-0.26:417:20Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:485.85:08-0.15:490.16:427:18Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:084.712:365.65:520.26:440.56:427:17Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:544.21:265.36:390.57:410.86:437:15Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:443.82:215.07:300.78:421.16:447:14Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:393.53:244.88:260.99:461.26:457:12Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:433.44:314.79:241.010:511.36:467:11Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:493.55:324.810:241.011:471.26:477:09Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:463.76:225.011:210.96:477:07Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:344.07:055.212:301.112:130.86:487:06Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:174.47:445.31:060.912:590.66:497:04Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:574.78:215.41:390.71:410.46:507:03New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:365.18:585.42:120.62:220.36:517:01New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:155.49:355.32:450.43:030.36:527:00New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:545.610:135.23:180.33:440.36:526:58New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:335.810:525.03:540.34:260.36:536:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:155.911:334.74:310.45:130.56:546:55Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:595.85:110.56:030.66:556:54Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:174.412:495.85:580.67:000.86:566:52Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:074.11:455.66:520.68:030.96:576:51First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:063.92:515.57:540.79:091.06:576:49First Quarter30Wed
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 1:29 pm — 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 7% 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 (7% 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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