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 6h 47m 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:573.57:344.91:490.31:43-0.26:337:33Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:523.88:254.92:410.02:39-0.46:347:31New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:444.09:144.83:28-0.23:32-0.66:357:30New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:334.210:004.64:12-0.34:23-0.56:367:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:214.310:454.34:54-0.35:12-0.36:377:27Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:074.311:284.05:35-0.16:01-0.16:387:25Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:524.36:170.16:520.36:387:24Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:113.612:384.16:590.47:440.76:397:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:563.31:263.97:440.78:391.06:407:21First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:443.02:203.88:320.99:371.26:417:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:392.83:203.79:251.110:381.46:427:18First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:402.74:233.710:211.211:391.46:427:16First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:432.85:233.811:191.26:437:15Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:392.96:144.012:351.412:151.06:447:13Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:283.26:584.11:211.21:060.86:457:12Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:123.47:394.32:001.01:530.66:467:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:543.78:194.42:370.82:370.46:477:09Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:344.08:584.43:120.53:200.36:477:07Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:154.29:374.43:480.44:020.26:487:06Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:564.410:174.34:240.24:460.16:497:04Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:384.610:584.15:010.25:310.26:507:03Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:224.711:413.85:410.26:200.46:517:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:094.66:250.37:140.66:527:00Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:283.61:014.67:140.58:140.86:526:58Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:213.32:004.58:100.69:180.96:536:57Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:233.13:084.49:120.610:250.96:546:55Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:333.14:194.410:190.611:330.86:556:54Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:453.25:264.411:270.56:566:52Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:503.45:254.512:360.611:33 AM0.25:575:50Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:473.76:184.612:310.312:340.05:575:49Waning Crescent30Mon
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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