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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 5:47 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:19 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:193.36:594.61:120.51:040.06:347:33Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:163.67:504.72:060.32:03-0.26:347:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:083.98:384.62:530.02:57-0.46:357:30Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:564.19:234.53:36-0.13:47-0.46:367:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:424.310:054.34:16-0.24:34-0.36:377:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:264.310:474.04:55-0.15:20-0.16:387:25Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:094.311:283.75:330.16:070.26:387:24Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:524.26:130.36:540.66:397:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:093.412:374.16:540.67:440.96:407:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:533.11:253.97:380.88:371.26:417:19Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:412.92:193.78:271.19:341.56:427:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:352.73:203.69:211.210:341.66:437:16Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:372.74:243.710:191.211:341.66:437:15Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:402.85:223.811:171.26:447:13Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:363.06:124.012:281.412:131.06:457:12Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:253.36:564.21:131.21:050.86:467:10Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:103.67:364.31:530.91:540.56:477:09Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:524.08:174.42:310.62:390.36:477:07New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:344.38:574.43:070.43:240.16:487:06New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:174.59:384.33:450.24:080.06:497:04New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:004.710:204.24:230.14:540.06:507:03Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:444.911:044.05:030.05:430.16:517:01Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:324.911:513.75:460.16:360.36:527:00Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:234.811:423.45:340.26:330.65:525:58Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:194.66:280.47:360.85:535:57First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:393.21:244.47:290.58:430.95:545:55First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:473.12:354.38:360.69:510.95:555:53First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:003.13:464.39:450.510:560.85:565:52Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:113.34:494.310:530.411:540.65:575:50Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:123.65:434.311:570.25:575:49Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 8:33 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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