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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 11:22 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 4:07 pm (3.6 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 - Oct 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:153.96:301.17:191.35:585:48Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:353.21:063.97:201.28:121.45:595:47Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:293.12:033.98:141.29:081.36:005:45Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:293.23:034.09:121.110:041.26:005:44Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:293.44:014.210:110.910:590.96:015:42Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:263.74:544.411:100.611:510.56:025:41Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:194.05:454.612:070.36:035:39Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:104.46:354.712:410.21:02-0.16:045:38New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:594.87:244.81:29-0.21:54-0.46:055:37New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:495.18:144.72:16-0.52:46-0.66:065:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:395.29:034.63:02-0.63:38-0.66:075:34New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:315.39:544.33:50-0.64:31-0.56:075:32Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:235.210:464.04:40-0.55:26-0.36:085:31Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:164.911:403.75:32-0.36:250.06:095:29Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:134.66:290.07:270.36:105:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:393.51:154.37:300.38:310.56:115:27First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:443.32:214.18:340.59:360.66:125:25First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:553.23:293.99:400.610:380.66:135:24First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:033.34:303.910:440.611:330.66:145:23Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:593.55:203.811:440.66:155:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:443.76:033.812:190.512:350.56:165:20Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:243.96:423.812:580.41:200.46:175:19Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:024.17:203.81:340.32:000.36:185:18Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:404.27:583.82:080.32:380.36:195:16Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:194.38:373.72:430.33:160.36:205:15Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:574.49:163.63:180.33:540.46:215:14Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:374.39:563.53:540.44:330.66:225:13Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:174.310:363.44:310.65:150.76:235:11Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:594.211:183.35:120.86:000.96:245:10Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:434.15:560.96:491.06:255:09Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:053.212:314.06:461.07:411.16:265:08Third Quarter31Wed
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 7:44 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 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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