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 36m at 10:04 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:373.94:573.011:430.011:45-0.46:345:57Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:374.05:543.112:42-0.26:335:58Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:304.06:463.312:43-0.61:34-0.36:315:59Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:184.17:333.51:36-0.82:18-0.56:306:00New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:034.08:173.62:24-0.82:59-0.56:296:01New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:454.09:003.73:09-0.83:37-0.56:276:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:253.89:413.73:51-0.74:15-0.46:266:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:053.610:223.74:33-0.54:53-0.26:246:04Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:443.411:043.65:16-0.25:310.06:236:05Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:253.211:473.56:000.16:120.26:216:06Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:083.06:460.46:550.46:206:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:333.412:542.87:350.67:420.66:196:08First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:253.31:472.78:280.88:340.76:176:08First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:233.32:452.79:240.99:290.76:166:09First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:233.33:442.810:210.910:250.66:146:10First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:203.54:393.011:160.811:210.46:136:11Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:123.75:303.212:080.56:116:12Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:014.06:183.612:150.112:560.26:106:13Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:474.27:053.91:06-0.31:41-0.16:086:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:334.37:514.21:55-0.62:25-0.46:076:15Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:194.48:384.42:43-0.83:08-0.66:056:16Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:054.39:264.53:32-0.93:53-0.76:046:17Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:524.210:154.64:21-0.94:39-0.76:026:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:404.011:064.55:14-0.75:27-0.66:016:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:313.76:09-0.56:20-0.45:596:19Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:004.312:253.47:08-0.27:17-0.25:586:20Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:594.11:263.18:110.08:18-0.15:566:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:043.92:333.09:160.29:230.05:556:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:143.83:433.010:220.210:290.05:536:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:213.84:473.111:260.211:34-0.15:526:24Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:213.85:423.312:220.15:506:25Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:05 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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