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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 13m at 7:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:533.41:152.58:051.07:580.95:496:25Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:503.32:132.59:011.18:550.95:486:26Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:533.33:152.69:581.29:540.95:466:27Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:543.44:142.810:541.110:530.75:456:28Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:483.65:063.111:450.811:480.45:436:29Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:363.85:533.412:300.65:426:30Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:213.96:373.812:400.11:120.25:406:31Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:044.17:224.21:29-0.21:53-0.15:396:31New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:474.18:064.52:16-0.42:33-0.35:376:32New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:324.08:524.73:03-0.63:14-0.45:366:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:173.99:384.83:51-0.63:57-0.45:356:34Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:033.710:274.84:41-0.54:43-0.45:336:35Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:523.411:194.65:35-0.35:33-0.25:326:36Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:443.26:32-0.16:280.05:306:37Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:164.412:433.07:340.27:300.15:296:38First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:204.11:492.88:390.48:360.35:286:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:303.93:022.99:460.49:460.35:266:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:413.84:123.110:500.410:540.25:256:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:453.85:113.311:470.211:580.05:236:41Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:393.86:013.612:360.15:226:42Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:263.76:463.812:55-0.11:18-0.15:216:43Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:093.77:274.11:45-0.21:56-0.15:206:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:493.68:074.22:29-0.32:33-0.15:186:45Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:293.48:464.23:10-0.33:08-0.15:176:46Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:083.39:254.23:50-0.13:440.15:166:46Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:483.210:064.14:300.04:210.35:156:47Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:283.010:474.05:110.35:000.55:136:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:092.96:540.56:420.76:127:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:313.812:532.87:410.87:290.96:117:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:193.61:422.78:311.08:221.06:107:51Third Quarter30Tue
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 10:26 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 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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