Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 6:10 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 12:22 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631591
Common Questions About Tides

Oyster Harbor, VA Tides - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:174.34:474.210:090.810:320.76:087:52First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:114.45:394.610:580.611:280.56:077:53Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:014.56:285.111:460.46:067:54Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:494.77:155.612:220.312:330.16:057:55Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:374.88:026.01:140.01:20-0.16:047:56Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:254.98:506.32:04-0.22:06-0.36:037:57Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:134.99:396.52:53-0.42:53-0.56:027:58Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:034.810:296.53:42-0.53:42-0.56:017:59Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:544.811:216.44:33-0.54:33-0.56:008:00Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:464.65:27-0.45:27-0.45:598:01Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:146.112:414.56:22-0.26:26-0.25:588:01Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:095.71:394.47:20-0.17:280.05:578:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:085.32:434.48:180.08:330.15:568:03Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:104.93:494.49:160.09:390.25:558:04Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:144.64:544.610:120.010:460.25:548:05Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:154.45:524.911:060.011:490.25:548:06Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:104.36:425.111:560.05:538:07Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:594.27:275.312:460.112:43-0.15:528:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:444.18:105.41:360.01:27-0.15:518:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:274.18:515.52:190.02:08-0.15:518:09New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:094.19:335.53:000.02:480.05:508:10New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:514.110:145.43:390.13:270.05:498:11New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:334.010:555.34:180.24:070.25:498:11Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:154.011:375.24:570.34:480.35:488:12Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:573.95:380.45:320.55:478:13Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:195.012:413.96:210.66:180.75:478:14Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:024.81:283.97:050.77:080.85:468:14First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:474.62:184.07:500.78:020.95:468:15First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:364.43:114.28:360.78:570.95:458:16First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:294.34:064.59:240.69:550.85:458:17First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:244.35:014.910:130.410:530.65:458:17Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 3:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Oyster Harbor, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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