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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 35m at 9:20 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:22 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Oct 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:064.47:334.61:42-0.32:00-0.55:585:48Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:554.68:204.52:27-0.42:51-0.55:595:46Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:424.79:054.33:10-0.43:39-0.46:005:45Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:284.79:504.03:53-0.34:27-0.26:015:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:144.610:343.74:35-0.15:150.16:025:42Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:594.411:203.45:190.26:050.56:035:40Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:464.16:050.66:580.86:035:39Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:073.212:373.96:540.87:521.16:045:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:003.01:323.87:471.18:491.26:055:36Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:582.92:333.78:431.29:451.36:065:34Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:002.93:333.79:401.210:381.36:075:33Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:583.14:263.810:361.111:261.16:085:32Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:493.45:143.911:301.06:095:30Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:343.65:564.112:090.912:190.86:105:29Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:173.96:384.212:490.71:040.56:115:27Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:584.27:184.21:280.51:480.36:125:26New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:394.57:594.22:060.32:310.26:135:25New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:214.78:414.22:440.13:150.16:135:23New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:044.89:244.13:240.14:000.16:145:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:484.910:093.94:060.14:480.26:155:21Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:354.810:573.74:510.25:400.36:165:19Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:264.711:503.55:400.36:360.56:175:18Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:224.66:360.47:370.66:185:17First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:493.31:244.47:380.58:400.66:195:16First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:553.32:314.38:430.59:420.56:205:14First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:053.43:374.29:500.410:430.46:215:13Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:113.64:394.210:560.311:390.16:225:12Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:093.95:334.211:590.16:235:11Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:014.26:234.212:30-0.112:56-0.16:245:10Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:494.47:104.11:17-0.31:48-0.36:255:09Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:354.67:554.02:00-0.42:36-0.36:265:07Full 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 11:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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