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 3h 09m 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:043.96:304.312:430.312:540.15:585:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:514.27:144.21:260.11:46-0.15:595:46Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:344.47:554.12:060.02:32-0.16:005:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:164.58:363.92:430.03:160.06:015:43Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:574.59:163.73:190.13:580.26:025:41Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:384.59:563.53:560.24:400.46:035:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:194.410:373.34:340.55:240.76:045:39Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:034.211:203.15:140.76:101.06:045:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:494.05:581.07:011.36:055:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:062.912:413.86:471.27:561.56:065:34Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:592.81:393.77:421.38:521.66:075:33Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:592.82:403.78:411.39:471.56:085:31Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:032.93:373.89:401.310:381.36:095:30Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:003.24:293.910:381.111:241.16:105:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:513.55:154.011:330.96:115:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:373.95:584.112:060.812:240.66:125:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:214.36:414.212:480.51:140.36:135:25New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:044.77:254.21:280.22:020.06:145:23New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:495.08:104.12:09-0.12:49-0.16:155:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:355.18:564.02:52-0.23:38-0.16:155:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:245.29:443.83:36-0.24:290.06:165:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:155.110:353.54:23-0.15:230.26:175:18Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:094.911:293.35:150.06:220.46:185:17Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:074.76:130.27:250.66:195:16First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:303.21:104.47:180.48:300.76:205:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:383.12:194.28:260.59:340.76:215:13First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:523.23:274.09:360.610:330.66:225:12Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:023.44:283.910:440.511:260.46:235:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:593.75:203.811:480.46:245:10Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:484.06:063.712:130.312:440.36:255:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:314.26:473.612:550.11:330.26:265:07Full Moon31Tue
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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