Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 12m at 8:18 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:13 pm (4.7 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 - Apr 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:485.27:094.612:00-0.212:47-0.16:477:27Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:405.27:595.01:00-0.41:34-0.36:457:27Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:275.18:465.31:54-0.62:16-0.46:447:28Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:114.99:305.52:43-0.62:56-0.56:427:29Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:544.710:135.63:30-0.63:35-0.46:417:30Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:364.410:555.54:14-0.54:14-0.26:407:31Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:174.111:385.34:59-0.24:530.06:387:32Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:593.95:440.15:350.26:377:33Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:225.012:423.66:310.46:200.56:357:34Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:094.71:293.47:220.77:110.76:347:35Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:014.42:223.28:160.98:060.86:327:36Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:004.23:223.29:121.19:050.96:317:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:034.24:253.410:081.110:040.86:307:37Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:024.35:223.710:591.011:020.76:287:38Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:534.46:124.111:450.811:560.56:277:39Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:394.66:574.512:270.66:267:40Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:214.77:395.012:460.31:070.36:247:41Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:034.88:215.41:330.11:450.16:237:42New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:454.89:045.82:18-0.12:25-0.16:227:43New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:284.79:486.03:03-0.33:05-0.26:207:44New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:124.610:346.13:50-0.33:47-0.26:197:45New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:584.411:226.14:38-0.24:32-0.16:187:45Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:464.25:30-0.15:220.06:167:46Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:145.912:384.06:260.16:180.16:157:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:105.61:353.87:260.37:200.26:147:48First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:115.32:413.78:290.48:270.36:137:49First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:195.13:523.99:320.49:360.36:127:50First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:274.95:014.110:320.310:450.26:107:51Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:304.86:014.511:270.111:500.16:097:52Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:254.76:535.012:170.06:087:53Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 11:45 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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