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 23m 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 - Apr 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:025.38:225.61:28-0.41:50-0.36:487:26Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:495.39:106.02:19-0.62:34-0.56:467:27Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:365.29:596.33:09-0.83:18-0.76:457:28Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:245.010:496.34:00-0.84:04-0.76:447:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:134.711:416.24:53-0.64:53-0.66:427:29Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:044.35:48-0.45:46-0.46:417:30Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:355.812:584.06:47-0.16:43-0.16:397:31Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:335.51:583.77:500.27:470.16:387:32Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:385.13:063.68:550.38:540.26:367:33Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:494.84:193.610:010.410:030.36:357:34Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:004.65:283.911:030.411:100.26:337:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:004.56:234.211:560.36:327:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:494.57:084.512:120.112:410.26:317:37Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:324.47:484.81:040.01:190.16:297:38Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:104.48:275.01:490.01:540.16:287:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:484.39:045.22:29-0.12:280.16:267:39New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:264.29:425.33:07-0.13:020.16:257:40New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:044.110:215.33:440.03:370.26:247:41New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:424.011:015.24:220.14:130.36:227:42Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:213.911:425.15:020.34:510.46:217:43Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:013.75:440.55:330.66:207:44Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:244.912:443.66:290.76:190.76:197:45Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:104.81:303.57:180.97:100.86:177:46First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:014.62:243.68:100.98:070.86:167:47First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:574.63:243.79:030.99:070.76:157:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:564.64:254.19:550.710:090.66:147:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:534.75:224.610:470.511:100.36:127:49Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:484.86:155.111:370.26:117:50Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:404.97:065.712:100.012:26-0.16:107:51Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:314.97:566.21:07-0.31:15-0.46:097:52Full Moon30Fri
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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