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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 50m at 11:22 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:21 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Mar 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:394.46:573.812:55-0.61:38-0.46:355:56Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:294.67:474.01:47-0.92:25-0.76:345:57Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:184.68:384.32:38-1.23:11-0.96:325:58Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:064.69:284.43:29-1.33:58-1.06:315:59Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:554.410:184.44:21-1.24:46-1.06:306:00Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:444.111:104.35:14-1.05:35-0.96:286:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:353.76:11-0.76:28-0.76:276:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:054.112:293.47:10-0.47:23-0.46:256:03Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:033.91:273.08:13-0.18:23-0.26:246:04Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:083.72:332.89:180.19:25-0.16:236:05Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:183.63:412.810:260.310:290.06:216:06Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:253.64:452.811:310.311:310.06:206:07Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:243.65:393.012:280.26:186:08Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:123.66:243.112:27-0.11:140.16:176:09Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:543.77:063.31:16-0.31:520.06:156:10New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:333.77:453.51:59-0.32:27-0.16:146:10New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:113.78:243.62:38-0.43:01-0.16:126:11New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:493.79:033.73:16-0.43:35-0.16:116:12New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:263.69:423.83:54-0.34:090.06:096:13Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:043.510:213.84:33-0.14:450.16:086:14Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:423.411:013.75:130.15:230.36:066:15Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:213.211:433.65:560.36:030.56:056:16Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:043.06:420.66:480.66:036:17Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:293.612:512.97:320.77:380.76:026:18First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:223.51:462.98:270.88:340.66:006:19First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:213.62:462.99:240.89:330.55:596:19First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:233.73:483.110:230.610:340.35:576:20Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:233.94:463.411:210.311:34-0.15:566:21Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:194.25:413.812:160.05:546:22Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:124.46:334.212:33-0.51:07-0.45:536:23Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:034.57:254.51:28-0.81:56-0.75:516:24Full Moon31Sat
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 1:51 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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