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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 06m at 11:00 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:08 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:443.411:054.05:190.25:240.35:496:25Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:263.311:514.06:050.36:100.45:486:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:143.26:570.47:020.45:476:27First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:433.91:093.17:530.57:590.45:456:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:433.92:113.18:520.59:020.35:446:28First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:473.93:173.39:520.410:060.15:426:29First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:524.04:203.610:520.111:11-0.25:416:30Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:524.15:193.911:50-0.25:396:31Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:494.36:144.312:13-0.512:44-0.55:386:32Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:424.37:064.61:11-0.81:35-0.85:366:33Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:344.37:584.72:06-1.02:24-0.95:356:34Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:244.28:484.82:58-1.13:11-1.05:346:35Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:134.09:374.73:49-1.03:58-0.95:326:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:023.810:264.54:40-0.84:46-0.65:316:36Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:503.511:164.35:32-0.55:35-0.35:296:37Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:403.26:25-0.26:270.05:286:38Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:074.012:323.07:200.27:220.35:276:39Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:013.71:282.98:160.58:190.65:256:40Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:593.42:292.89:120.79:180.75:246:41Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:003.33:302.910:060.810:170.75:236:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:583.34:243.110:560.711:130.75:216:43Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:493.35:113.311:420.75:206:43Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:343.45:543.612:040.512:230.55:196:44Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:163.56:353.912:500.41:020.45:176:45Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:573.67:164.11:320.21:400.35:166:46New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:373.67:564.22:130.12:180.25:156:47New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:173.68:364.42:530.02:560.15:146:48New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:583.69:174.43:330.03:350.15:126:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:393.69:594.44:150.04:160.15:116:50Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:223.511:444.46:000.16:000.26:107:51Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 2:04 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 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 (73% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), 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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