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 5h 28m 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 - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:255.39:463.83:36-0.74:32-0.46:285:06Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:185.110:393.64:28-0.55:27-0.16:295:05Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:124.811:343.35:22-0.36:250.26:305:04Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:084.46:200.17:250.46:315:03Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:333.21:084.07:220.48:250.66:325:02Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:373.12:103.78:270.69:230.76:335:01Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:463.13:123.59:320.710:160.76:345:00Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:493.34:083.410:350.811:030.66:354:59Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:413.54:563.411:330.811:450.66:364:58Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:243.75:383.312:230.76:374:57Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:043.96:173.312:240.51:070.66:384:57Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:424.16:573.31:010.41:470.56:394:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:214.37:363.31:380.32:250.46:404:55New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:004.38:163.32:150.33:020.46:414:54New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:414.48:563.32:520.33:410.56:424:54New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:214.49:373.23:300.34:210.66:434:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:024.310:183.24:100.45:030.76:444:52Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:444.211:023.14:520.55:480.76:454:52Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:284.111:503.15:380.66:360.86:464:51Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:164.06:310.77:260.76:474:50First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:433.21:093.97:290.78:170.66:484:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:423.32:063.88:310.79:100.46:494:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:443.63:063.79:350.510:030.26:504:49First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:454.04:053.710:390.310:56-0.16:514:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:424.45:023.711:420.011:50-0.46:524:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:374.75:563.712:42-0.26:534:48Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:315.06:503.712:43-0.71:39-0.56:544:47Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:245.27:433.61:35-0.92:33-0.66:554:47Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:175.28:353.62:27-1.03:25-0.66:564:47Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:095.09:283.53:18-0.94:16-0.56:574:47Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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