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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 13m at 7:29 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Feb 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:003.810:133.14:12-0.24:520.17:065:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:363.710:523.24:52-0.15:280.17:055:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:133.511:343.35:360.16:050.27:055:30Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:523.36:230.26:460.27:045:31Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:193.312:363.07:160.47:310.27:035:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:103.41:282.88:140.58:210.27:025:33First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:103.62:292.79:170.59:180.17:015:34First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:153.73:352.710:230.410:20-0.17:005:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:214.04:392.711:300.211:23-0.46:595:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:234.25:402.912:34-0.16:585:37Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:224.56:383.212:26-0.71:31-0.46:575:38Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:174.77:333.41:25-1.12:23-0.76:565:39Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:104.78:263.62:20-1.33:11-0.96:555:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:004.69:183.83:14-1.43:57-1.06:545:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:484.410:083.94:06-1.34:43-0.96:525:42Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:344.010:573.84:59-1.15:28-0.86:515:44Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:203.611:473.75:52-0.76:14-0.56:505:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:073.26:48-0.37:01-0.36:495:46Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:383.612:562.87:460.17:500.06:485:47Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:343.41:512.58:470.48:420.36:475:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:353.32:522.39:510.79:380.46:455:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:413.23:552.310:590.810:360.46:445:50Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:443.34:532.412:020.86:435:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:373.45:422.512:520.76:415:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:223.56:272.712:260.21:300.56:405:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:033.77:082.91:120.02:040.46:395:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:413.87:493.11:53-0.22:370.26:375:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:183.98:283.32:33-0.33:090.16:365:56New Moon28Fri
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 10:07 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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