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 45m at 5:29 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:56 am (4.1 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 - Jul 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:044.612:333.87:09-0.47:21-0.25:468:27Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:564.21:293.88:01-0.38:230.15:478:27Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:493.82:293.88:52-0.19:270.35:478:27Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:443.43:303.89:430.010:330.55:488:27Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:433.04:323.810:340.211:390.65:488:27Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:432.85:293.911:260.35:498:26Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:402.76:214.012:440.712:190.35:498:26Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:312.77:084.01:410.61:090.35:508:26Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:182.87:524.12:290.61:570.35:518:26Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:022.98:344.23:090.52:410.25:518:25New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:443.09:144.23:460.53:230.25:528:25New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:263.19:544.24:210.54:030.25:528:25New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:083.210:334.24:560.54:430.25:538:24New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:493.211:114.15:310.55:240.45:548:24Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:293.311:483.96:070.56:060.55:548:23Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:103.46:430.66:500.75:558:23Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:263.712:523.57:210.67:390.85:568:22Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:053.51:383.68:020.68:320.95:578:22First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:503.32:293.78:450.69:291.05:578:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:413.13:263.99:340.610:291.05:588:21First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:403.04:274.110:280.411:320.85:598:20Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:433.05:274.411:260.36:008:19Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:443.16:264.712:360.612:260.06:008:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:433.37:234.91:370.31:27-0.36:018:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:403.58:185.12:330.02:25-0.66:028:17Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:363.79:115.13:26-0.33:21-0.86:038:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:313.910:025.14:15-0.54:16-0.96:038:16Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:244.110:524.85:03-0.65:10-0.86:048:15Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:174.211:414.55:50-0.66:05-0.56:058:14Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:094.26:38-0.57:02-0.26:068:13Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:294.01:024.17:26-0.38:020.16:078:12Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:12 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 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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