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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 11:00 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 16m at 4:21 am (2.6 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 - Dec 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:503.96:033.312:060.412:470.66:584:47Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:324.16:463.412:470.21:300.46:594:46Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:134.37:283.41:280.12:120.27:004:46Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:554.48:113.42:09-0.12:540.17:004:46Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:374.58:543.52:50-0.13:360.17:014:46Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:204.69:383.43:32-0.24:200.07:024:46Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:044.510:253.44:16-0.15:060.07:034:46Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:504.411:133.45:040.05:550.17:044:46Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:394.35:570.16:460.17:054:46Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:063.412:314.16:540.27:400.07:064:46Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:043.41:283.97:560.28:35-0.17:064:46Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:073.62:293.79:000.29:31-0.27:074:46Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:113.83:313.510:050.110:27-0.37:084:47Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:134.04:313.511:100.011:23-0.57:094:47Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:114.35:283.412:13-0.27:094:47Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:054.56:223.412:18-0.71:11-0.47:104:47Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:564.67:133.41:10-0.92:04-0.67:114:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:464.68:033.42:00-1.02:53-0.67:114:48New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:344.68:523.32:48-0.93:40-0.67:124:49New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:214.59:393.33:35-0.84:26-0.57:124:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:064.310:253.24:21-0.65:11-0.37:134:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:514.011:123.15:08-0.35:57-0.17:134:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:353.711:593.05:560.06:420.17:144:50Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:213.46:460.37:280.37:144:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:492.91:083.27:390.58:140.47:154:52First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:432.92:003.08:330.79:000.57:154:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:393.02:542.99:280.89:470.57:164:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:343.23:472.910:240.810:350.47:164:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:273.44:392.911:190.711:230.27:164:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:153.65:273.012:120.57:164:55Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:013.96:143.112:100.11:000.37:174:56Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 7:40 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 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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