Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 9:11 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:15 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631591
Common Questions About Tides

Oyster Harbor, VA Tides - Jan 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:194.86:283.512:260.57:174:57Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:035.17:123.612:070.01:070.37:174:57Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:465.37:563.712:50-0.11:480.27:174:58Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:285.48:393.91:33-0.32:270.17:174:59Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:105.59:234.02:15-0.33:070.07:175:00Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:515.510:064.12:59-0.43:48-0.17:175:01Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:325.310:524.23:44-0.34:30-0.17:175:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:155.111:394.44:34-0.25:14-0.27:175:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:004.85:27-0.16:01-0.27:175:04Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:314.512:504.46:260.06:50-0.27:175:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:284.61:464.07:280.17:43-0.27:175:05Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:314.82:483.78:340.28:40-0.37:175:06Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:364.93:533.59:420.29:40-0.47:165:07Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:415.24:573.510:510.010:41-0.57:165:08Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:425.45:573.611:54-0.111:41-0.77:165:09Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:395.66:533.712:50-0.37:155:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:335.67:463.912:38-0.81:41-0.47:155:12New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:235.68:364.01:30-0.92:26-0.57:155:13New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:095.59:244.12:19-0.93:10-0.57:145:14New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:535.210:094.23:07-0.83:51-0.47:145:15Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:354.910:544.23:54-0.64:32-0.37:135:16Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:164.511:384.14:41-0.35:12-0.27:135:17Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:574.15:290.05:520.07:125:18Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:244.012:403.76:200.36:340.27:115:19First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:124.01:273.37:120.57:190.37:115:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:063.92:193.18:080.78:070.47:105:21First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:044.03:173.09:060.88:590.47:095:22First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:044.14:143.010:060.89:530.47:095:23Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:594.35:083.211:030.710:470.27:085:24Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:504.65:583.411:540.511:380.07:075:26Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:374.96:453.612:380.37:065:27Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 12:43 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 65% 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 (65% 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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