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 3h 16m 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 - Jul 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:353.69:045.42:380.42:110.25:478:28Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:183.79:465.43:160.42:520.25:488:28Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:003.810:275.43:520.43:330.25:488:27Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:413.911:075.34:290.54:130.35:498:27Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:233.911:465.15:070.54:550.45:498:27Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:054.05:450.65:390.65:508:27Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:244.912:474.16:240.66:260.75:508:27Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:044.71:324.27:030.67:170.85:518:26Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:464.42:204.47:450.68:110.95:528:26Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:334.23:134.78:290.69:090.95:528:26Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:274.04:105.09:170.510:100.85:538:25Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:263.95:085.410:090.411:130.65:548:25Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:263.96:065.811:050.25:548:24Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:244.07:026.112:150.412:04-0.15:558:24Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:214.27:586.41:140.21:02-0.35:568:23New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:174.48:536.62:09-0.11:58-0.65:568:23New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:124.69:476.63:02-0.32:53-0.75:578:22New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:074.710:396.53:52-0.43:48-0.75:588:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:014.911:306.14:42-0.44:43-0.65:598:21Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:555.05:31-0.45:41-0.45:598:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:205.712:495.06:20-0.36:40-0.16:008:20Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:105.11:445.07:10-0.17:420.26:018:19First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:014.52:424.98:000.08:450.56:028:18First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:564.03:424.98:500.29:500.76:028:17First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:563.64:444.99:420.410:570.86:038:16First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:573.45:424.910:350.56:048:16Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:533.46:335.012:010.811:28 AM0.56:058:15Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:443.57:205.112:560.812:200.56:068:14Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:293.68:035.21:400.71:070.46:068:13Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:123.88:445.32:170.61:510.36:078:12Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:544.09:245.42:510.62:320.26:088:11Full Moon31Wed
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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