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 17m at 8:22 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:08 pm (3.8 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 - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:094.16:243.112:170.01:120.27:174:56Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:554.37:113.11:04-0.32:00-0.17:174:57New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:424.67:583.21:51-0.52:46-0.37:174:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:304.78:473.32:38-0.73:33-0.47:174:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:184.79:363.33:26-0.84:21-0.57:175:00Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:074.710:273.44:16-0.85:10-0.57:175:00Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:564.511:203.45:09-0.76:01-0.57:175:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:474.26:05-0.56:54-0.57:175:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:153.412:403.97:06-0.37:47-0.47:175:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:153.41:373.58:09-0.18:41-0.47:175:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:193.52:383.29:150.09:36-0.47:175:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:243.63:402.910:230.110:31-0.47:175:06Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:263.74:412.811:300.011:27-0.47:175:07Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:233.95:362.812:33-0.17:165:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:154.06:272.812:21-0.51:28-0.27:165:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:034.17:152.81:12-0.62:15-0.27:165:10Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:494.18:002.91:59-0.62:58-0.37:155:11Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:324.18:432.92:43-0.63:38-0.27:155:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:144.09:262.93:25-0.64:16-0.27:155:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:543.910:072.94:06-0.44:540.07:145:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:343.710:492.94:48-0.35:330.17:145:15Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:143.511:322.95:310.06:120.27:135:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:543.36:170.26:520.37:135:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:172.912:373.17:050.47:340.47:125:18Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:063.01:232.97:570.68:180.57:125:19Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:583.02:152.78:520.79:050.57:115:21Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:553.23:112.79:500.79:560.47:105:22Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:513.44:082.710:490.610:490.27:105:23Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:463.75:022.811:480.411:44-0.17:095:24Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:394.05:552.912:440.27:085:25Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:314.36:463.112:37-0.41:36-0.27:075:26New Moon31Mon
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 11:15 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 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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