Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 7:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 1:24 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631591
Common Questions About Tides

Oyster Harbor, VA Tides - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:235.911:454.24:320.45:340.56:295:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:175.75:270.56:330.66:305:04First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:434.01:185.56:280.57:340.66:315:03First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:484.02:235.47:340.58:360.56:325:02First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:584.23:295.38:410.49:340.36:335:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:044.54:315.39:480.310:300.16:345:00Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:035.05:265.310:530.111:21-0.16:354:59Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:575.46:185.211:52-0.26:364:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:465.87:065.012:09-0.312:46-0.36:374:57Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:346.17:534.912:54-0.51:37-0.46:384:56Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:206.18:394.61:37-0.52:25-0.36:394:55Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:056.19:254.42:20-0.43:11-0.26:404:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:515.910:104.23:03-0.23:580.06:414:54Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:365.610:553.93:470.04:460.36:424:53Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:235.311:433.74:330.35:360.56:434:52Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:115.05:220.56:280.76:444:52Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:343.51:034.76:150.87:200.96:454:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:293.51:584.57:110.98:110.96:474:51Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:293.62:554.48:091.08:590.96:484:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:283.83:494.39:060.99:440.86:494:49Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:214.14:384.410:010.810:270.66:504:49Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:074.55:234.410:540.711:090.46:514:48Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:515.06:064.511:430.511:500.26:524:48Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:335.46:494.612:290.36:534:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:155.77:324.612:310.01:140.16:544:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:586.08:164.51:12-0.11:590.06:554:47New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:436.19:024.41:54-0.22:45-0.16:564:47New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:306.29:494.32:38-0.33:34-0.16:574:46Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:196.110:394.23:26-0.24:250.06:574:46Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:105.911:324.14:17-0.15:190.16:584:46Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 4:27 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 36% 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 First Quarter (36% 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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