Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 8:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 02m at 2:30 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631591
Common Questions About Tides

Oyster Harbor, VA Tides - Dec 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:293.61:534.57:080.97:580.76:594:46First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:263.82:474.48:070.88:450.67:004:46First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:244.23:424.49:070.79:330.37:014:46Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:184.74:354.410:080.510:210.17:014:45Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:095.35:274.411:060.211:11-0.27:024:45Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:005.86:184.512:03-0.17:034:45Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:506.27:094.512:01-0.512:57-0.37:044:45Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:426.58:014.412:51-0.71:50-0.57:054:45Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:356.68:544.41:41-0.82:42-0.57:064:46Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:286.59:474.32:33-0.83:36-0.57:064:46Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:226.310:424.23:26-0.84:31-0.37:074:46Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:175.911:394.04:23-0.65:28-0.27:084:46Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:125.45:23-0.36:25-0.17:094:46Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:394.01:094.96:27-0.17:210.07:094:46Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:444.02:094.57:330.28:150.17:104:47Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:514.13:094.18:400.39:070.17:114:47Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:544.34:073.89:460.49:560.17:114:47Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:494.55:003.610:500.410:420.17:124:48Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:364.75:463.511:450.311:260.17:124:48Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:184.96:293.512:320.37:134:49Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:595.07:103.512:080.01:120.27:134:49New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:405.17:513.512:490.01:500.27:144:50New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:205.28:323.61:28-0.12:270.27:144:50New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:015.29:143.62:07-0.13:040.27:154:51New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:425.19:553.62:460.03:420.37:154:51Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:225.010:363.63:260.14:220.47:164:52Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:024.911:183.64:080.25:030.47:164:53Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:424.74:530.35:450.47:164:53Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:033.712:244.55:420.46:280.47:164:54First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:513.81:104.36:360.57:120.37:174:55First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:454.02:024.17:340.58:000.27:174:56First Quarter31Sun
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 5:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Oyster Harbor, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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