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 : 9:27 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 10m at 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 - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:044.52:203.38:130.28:11-0.17:055:28Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:104.43:253.09:230.49:090.17:045:29Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:174.34:292.910:340.510:090.17:035:31Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:194.45:263.011:370.411:060.07:025:32Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:114.56:143.112:270.47:025:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:554.66:583.31:060.37:015:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:364.77:393.612:42-0.21:400.27:005:35New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:134.88:193.81:23-0.32:110.16:595:36New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:504.98:584.02:02-0.32:430.16:585:37New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:264.89:374.12:40-0.33:150.06:565:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:014.710:154.23:18-0.23:470.16:555:39Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:364.510:534.33:58-0.14:210.16:545:40Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:124.211:324.34:390.14:570.26:535:41Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:493.95:250.35:350.36:525:42Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:154.412:313.66:150.46:200.36:515:43First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:054.41:223.47:110.67:110.36:505:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:044.52:223.38:130.68:090.36:485:46First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:114.63:293.39:180.69:130.16:475:47First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:184.94:353.510:250.410:18-0.26:465:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:205.35:363.811:270.111:21-0.56:455:49Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:185.66:334.212:22-0.26:435:50Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:115.97:284.612:20-0.91:12-0.56:425:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:025.98:205.01:16-1.11:59-0.86:415:52Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:525.89:115.32:09-1.22:44-0.96:405:53Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:395.510:015.43:02-1.23:29-0.96:385:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:265.110:505.43:55-1.04:14-0.86:375:55Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:134.611:405.24:49-0.75:01-0.66:365:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:014.05:45-0.35:50-0.36:345:57Third Quarter28Fri
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 6:20 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 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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