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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 35m at 9:01 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:025.28:264.52:26-0.53:01-0.65:595:47Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:525.39:154.33:12-0.63:53-0.55:595:46Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:445.310:054.03:59-0.64:47-0.36:005:44Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:365.110:573.74:49-0.45:430.06:015:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:314.911:523.55:43-0.16:440.36:025:41Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:304.56:410.27:470.66:035:40Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:533.21:354.27:440.48:540.86:045:38Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:013.12:454.08:500.69:590.86:055:37Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:143.13:523.99:570.710:580.86:065:35Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:203.34:493.811:010.711:480.76:065:34Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:123.55:343.811:590.66:075:32Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:543.76:143.812:300.612:480.56:085:31Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:334.06:513.81:060.51:310.46:095:30New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:104.27:283.71:390.42:100.46:105:28New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:484.38:053.72:130.42:470.46:115:27New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:264.48:433.62:460.43:240.56:125:26New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:044.49:223.53:210.54:020.66:135:24Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:444.410:013.43:570.64:420.86:145:23Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:254.310:413.34:350.75:251.06:155:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:084.211:243.15:160.96:121.16:165:20Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:544.16:021.07:021.26:175:19First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:123.112:454.06:551.17:561.26:185:18First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:083.11:424.07:531.18:511.16:195:16First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:103.22:424.08:551.09:450.96:205:15First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:133.53:414.19:580.810:380.66:215:14Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:123.94:374.211:010.511:300.26:225:13Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:064.45:304.212:010.16:235:12Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:594.86:214.212:20-0.112:58-0.26:245:10Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:505.17:124.21:09-0.51:53-0.56:255:09Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:415.48:034.11:58-0.72:46-0.66:265:08Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:335.48:544.02:47-0.83:39-0.66:275:07Full Moon31Sat
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 12:32 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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