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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 11:56 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 5:20 am (2.7 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 - Jan 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:363.41:553.28:330.08:58-0.37:174:57Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:403.42:552.99:380.29:52-0.27:174:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:443.43:542.810:430.310:45-0.17:174:58Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:413.54:492.711:450.311:36-0.17:174:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:313.65:372.712:400.37:175:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:153.76:222.812:24-0.21:250.27:175:01Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:563.87:042.91:08-0.22:040.17:175:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:363.97:463.01:50-0.32:400.07:175:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:163.98:283.02:29-0.33:160.07:175:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:554.09:083.13:08-0.33:520.07:175:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:343.99:493.13:47-0.34:280.07:175:06Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:123.810:293.24:27-0.15:060.17:175:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:503.711:113.25:090.05:450.17:175:07Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:303.511:543.25:530.26:260.27:165:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:123.46:420.37:100.27:165:09First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:423.312:593.27:350.47:580.27:165:10First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:363.41:533.18:330.58:500.17:155:12First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:363.52:543.09:350.49:46-0.17:155:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:383.83:563.010:380.210:45-0.47:145:14Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:394.14:563.211:410.011:45-0.77:145:15Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:374.45:543.312:41-0.47:145:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:324.66:503.512:43-1.01:37-0.77:135:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:264.87:453.71:39-1.32:29-1.07:125:18Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:194.88:393.82:33-1.53:19-1.17:125:19Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:104.79:313.93:26-1.54:08-1.27:115:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:004.510:233.94:19-1.44:57-1.17:115:21Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:494.111:153.85:13-1.15:47-1.07:105:22Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:373.76:08-0.86:37-0.77:095:23Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:073.612:273.37:06-0.47:28-0.57:095:24Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:033.41:203.08:050.08:21-0.27:085:25Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:023.32:172.79:070.39:140.07:075:27Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:38 am — 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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