Tides Today & Tomorrow in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 37m at 11:56 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:02 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Dec 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:254.26:45-0.27:35-0.26:584:47Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:573.51:233.97:500.08:32-0.16:594:46Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:033.42:253.58:550.29:290.07:004:46Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:103.53:283.310:020.310:230.07:014:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:123.74:263.211:080.311:15-0.17:024:46Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:063.85:173.112:080.27:034:46Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:533.96:043.112:04-0.11:000.27:044:46Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:364.06:473.112:49-0.21:450.17:044:46New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:174.17:283.11:32-0.22:250.17:054:46New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:574.28:103.12:12-0.23:030.17:064:46New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:384.28:513.12:51-0.23:400.17:074:46New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:184.19:333.13:30-0.14:180.27:074:47Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:584.010:153.14:090.04:570.37:084:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:383.910:573.04:510.25:380.47:094:47Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:193.811:413.05:340.46:190.57:104:47Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:013.66:210.67:030.57:104:48First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:273.112:463.47:120.77:480.57:114:48First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:183.11:353.38:060.88:350.47:124:48First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:143.32:303.29:040.79:250.37:124:49First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:113.63:273.210:040.610:170.17:134:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:083.94:243.211:040.411:11-0.27:134:50Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:034.25:193.312:040.17:144:50Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:564.66:133.512:06-0.51:01-0.27:144:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:504.87:073.61:00-0.81:55-0.57:154:51Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:425.08:013.71:54-1.12:47-0.87:154:52Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:355.08:543.72:46-1.33:38-0.97:154:52Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:274.99:483.73:39-1.34:29-0.97:164:53Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:184.710:423.74:33-1.25:21-0.97:164:54Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:104.411:373.65:29-0.96:13-0.77:164:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:024.06:28-0.67:07-0.67:174:55Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:343.512:563.57:30-0.38:01-0.47:174:56Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631874)

Common Questions About Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA today?

Slack tide in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is approximately 2:59 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 Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

What datum are Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), 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 Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Tide predictions for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), 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 Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA?

Tide data for Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631874. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631874.

What is the moon phase in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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