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 3h 47m 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 - Mar 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:223.41:402.78:310.48:350.36:355:57Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:213.22:392.59:300.69:310.46:335:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:253.23:402.510:300.810:280.46:325:59Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:243.24:372.711:280.711:230.36:306:00Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:163.45:262.912:160.66:296:01Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:013.56:113.112:140.212:580.56:286:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:423.76:533.31:000.01:360.36:266:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:223.87:343.61:42-0.12:120.16:256:04New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:013.98:153.72:23-0.32:480.06:236:04New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:393.98:553.93:03-0.33:24-0.16:226:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:183.89:354.03:44-0.34:01-0.16:206:06Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:573.810:164.04:26-0.34:40-0.16:196:07Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:383.611:004.15:10-0.15:23-0.16:176:08Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:213.411:484.05:590.06:090.06:166:09Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:103.36:530.27:010.16:156:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:423.91:053.17:510.37:590.16:136:11First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:443.92:093.08:530.39:020.06:126:12First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:503.93:173.19:570.310:07-0.16:106:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:574.04:223.311:000.111:13-0.36:096:14Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:594.15:233.612:00-0.26:076:15Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:564.26:183.912:15-0.612:54-0.56:066:15Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:494.27:104.11:13-0.91:44-0.76:046:16Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:394.28:004.32:07-1.12:31-0.96:036:17Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:274.18:484.42:57-1.13:15-0.96:016:18Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:133.99:344.43:46-1.03:59-0.86:006:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:583.710:204.24:34-0.84:43-0.65:586:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:423.411:064.05:21-0.45:28-0.35:576:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:273.211:533.86:10-0.16:140.05:556:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:142.97:010.37:040.35:546:23Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:433.51:052.87:540.67:560.65:526:23Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:383.32:022.78:480.88:520.75:516:24Third Quarter31Thu
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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