Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oyster Harbor, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oyster Harbor, VA.
Next low tide : 10:29 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 41m at 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 - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:214.98:476.52:01-0.52:03-0.66:087:53Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:124.89:396.72:54-0.72:52-0.76:077:54Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:044.710:326.63:46-0.73:41-0.76:067:55Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:564.511:256.44:40-0.54:33-0.66:047:56Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:494.35:35-0.35:29-0.46:037:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:206.012:454.16:33-0.16:28-0.16:027:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:185.51:453.97:330.17:320.16:017:58Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:185.12:503.98:330.38:380.36:007:59Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:224.73:594.09:310.39:440.45:598:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:254.45:034.210:250.410:500.55:588:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:234.25:554.411:140.411:500.45:588:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:124.16:394.711:570.35:578:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:564.07:195.012:430.412:370.35:568:04Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:364.07:585.21:280.31:150.35:558:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:163.98:375.32:080.21:520.25:548:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:563.99:165.42:450.22:290.25:538:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:363.99:575.43:230.33:070.35:528:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:163.910:385.44:000.33:450.35:528:08New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:573.911:195.34:400.44:250.45:518:09Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:383.85:210.65:070.55:508:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:015.212:213.86:050.65:530.65:508:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:445.01:063.86:510.76:440.75:498:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:304.91:573.97:380.77:400.75:488:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:204.82:534.18:270.68:400.75:488:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:154.63:524.59:160.59:420.65:478:13First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:134.64:505.010:060.310:450.45:478:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:114.55:465.510:580.111:470.15:468:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:074.56:416.011:51-0.25:468:16Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:024.57:346.412:47-0.112:44-0.45:458:16Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:564.58:286.61:44-0.41:38-0.65:458:17Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:514.59:236.72:39-0.52:30-0.75:458:18Full Moon31Mon
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 7:22 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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