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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 8:24 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 1:16 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:204.711:433.15:28-0.56:34-0.16:584:46Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:164.36:27-0.27:340.16:594:46Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:443.01:153.97:310.18:330.27:004:46Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:503.02:173.68:360.49:290.37:014:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:583.03:193.39:420.510:210.37:024:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:013.24:143.210:470.511:080.37:034:46Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:523.45:023.111:460.511:510.27:044:46Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:353.65:453.012:380.47:044:46Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:143.86:263.012:300.21:220.37:054:46Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:534.07:063.01:090.12:020.37:064:46New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:324.17:463.01:460.12:390.27:074:46New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:124.18:273.02:240.03:170.27:084:47New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:534.29:083.03:020.13:550.37:084:47New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:334.19:492.93:400.14:350.47:094:47Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:144.110:302.94:200.25:170.57:104:47Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:564.011:142.85:020.36:010.57:104:48Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:393.95:490.46:470.57:114:48Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:012.912:253.76:400.57:340.57:124:48First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:533.01:153.67:370.68:230.47:124:49First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:503.12:113.58:380.59:130.27:134:49First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:503.43:093.49:410.410:050.07:134:50First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:503.84:083.410:450.210:58-0.37:144:50Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:474.25:053.311:48-0.111:52-0.67:144:51Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:424.56:003.412:48-0.47:154:51Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:364.86:543.412:46-0.81:45-0.67:154:52Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:305.07:483.41:39-1.12:39-0.87:154:53Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:245.08:423.32:31-1.23:32-0.87:164:53Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:174.99:353.33:24-1.24:24-0.77:164:54Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:094.710:283.24:17-1.15:16-0.67:164:55Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:004.411:223.15:11-0.86:09-0.47:174:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:514.06:07-0.57:02-0.27:174:56Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4:50 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 36% 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 (36% 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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