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 4h 06m 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 - Jun 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:213.53:573.310:220.710:410.85:458:17Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:173.54:523.711:110.511:420.65:448:18Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:113.55:444.111:590.35:448:18Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:043.66:354.512:410.312:490.05:448:19Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:563.67:264.91:390.01:39-0.35:438:20Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:483.68:185.12:34-0.32:30-0.55:438:20New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:413.69:115.23:28-0.53:21-0.75:438:21New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:343.510:045.24:21-0.64:12-0.75:438:21New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:283.510:595.15:14-0.55:06-0.75:438:22Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:233.411:534.86:09-0.46:02-0.55:428:22Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:193.37:06-0.27:01-0.25:428:23Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:494.51:183.38:03-0.18:040.05:428:23First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:454.12:203.38:590.09:080.35:428:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:443.83:253.39:540.110:140.45:428:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:453.44:283.510:450.211:200.55:428:24First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:433.25:243.611:340.35:428:25Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:363.06:123.812:230.512:200.35:428:25Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:242.96:544.01:200.51:040.35:438:25Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:082.97:354.12:090.41:470.35:438:26Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:502.98:164.22:510.42:270.35:438:26Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:322.98:574.23:300.43:070.25:438:26Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:133.09:384.24:070.43:470.35:438:26Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:553.010:204.24:450.44:270.35:448:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:373.011:014.25:240.55:070.45:448:27Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:193.011:414.16:030.65:490.55:448:27Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:013.06:440.66:340.65:448:27Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:224.012:453.17:270.77:220.85:458:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:043.81:323.28:100.78:150.85:458:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:503.72:233.38:540.69:120.85:468:27Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:403.53:193.69:410.510:120.85:468:27Third Quarter30Sun
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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