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 16m 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 - Jun 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:194.35:545.411:040.211:510.45:448:18Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:124.46:455.811:550.05:448:19Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:054.67:366.212:480.112:48-0.35:448:19Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:574.78:286.51:42-0.21:40-0.55:438:20Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:504.89:206.62:34-0.42:31-0.75:438:20Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:434.810:136.63:26-0.53:23-0.75:438:21Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:374.811:066.54:18-0.64:17-0.75:438:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:314.811:586.15:10-0.55:13-0.55:428:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:264.76:04-0.46:11-0.35:428:23Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:525.71:244.76:59-0.37:13-0.15:428:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:475.22:244.67:54-0.28:170.15:428:24Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:444.73:274.78:48-0.19:210.35:428:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:444.34:304.79:410.010:270.45:428:25Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:444.05:284.910:330.111:300.45:428:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:403.86:195.011:240.15:428:25Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:313.87:055.112:280.412:130.15:428:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:173.87:485.31:180.312:580.15:428:26Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:013.88:295.32:010.31:410.15:428:26New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:433.99:105.42:390.32:220.15:438:27New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:254.09:515.43:160.23:020.15:438:27New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:074.110:315.43:530.33:420.25:438:27New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:494.111:115.34:310.34:230.35:438:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:314.111:505.15:090.45:050.45:448:27Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:134.25:480.45:490.65:448:28Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:304.912:564.26:290.56:370.75:448:28Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:114.71:424.37:110.57:280.85:448:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:564.52:334.57:560.58:240.85:458:28First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:474.33:284.88:430.49:220.85:458:28First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:434.24:255.19:340.310:230.65:468:28First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:424.25:235.510:280.111:240.45:468:28Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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