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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:29 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 57m at 10:35 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:343.84:492.911:360.511:31-0.17:174:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:284.25:433.012:340.27:174:57Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:204.56:353.112:25-0.41:28-0.17:174:58New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:124.77:283.31:19-0.72:19-0.47:174:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:044.98:203.42:12-1.03:08-0.67:175:00New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:554.99:133.63:04-1.23:57-0.87:175:01New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:454.810:063.63:56-1.24:46-0.87:175:01Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:344.510:593.74:50-1.05:35-0.87:175:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:244.211:533.75:47-0.86:26-0.77:175:03Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:153.76:47-0.57:17-0.67:175:04First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:503.61:093.37:49-0.28:10-0.47:175:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:523.62:082.98:550.19:04-0.37:175:06First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:573.53:102.610:020.310:00-0.27:175:07First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:023.64:132.511:120.310:57-0.17:165:08Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:023.65:102.512:160.37:165:09Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:543.76:002.51:100.27:165:10Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:413.86:462.612:44-0.21:540.27:155:11Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:233.87:282.71:30-0.32:320.17:155:12Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:033.98:102.92:13-0.43:070.07:155:13Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:423.98:513.02:53-0.43:410.07:145:14Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:193.89:313.13:32-0.44:140.07:145:15Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:563.710:103.14:11-0.34:490.17:135:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:333.610:503.24:51-0.15:240.17:135:17Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:093.411:313.25:330.16:000.27:125:18Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:483.26:180.36:390.37:115:20Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:143.212:293.07:080.57:220.37:115:21Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:023.31:172.88:020.68:100.37:105:22Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:583.42:132.69:000.79:030.27:105:23Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:003.53:152.610:030.610:010.17:095:24Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:023.84:182.711:070.511:02-0.27:085:25Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:034.15:182.912:090.27:075:26Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2:02 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 5% 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 (5% 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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