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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 3:17 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:27 am (3.7 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 - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:464.09:003.43:01-0.43:38-0.17:065:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:244.09:413.53:42-0.44:15-0.27:055:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:033.910:223.64:24-0.44:53-0.27:055:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:433.711:053.75:09-0.35:34-0.27:045:31Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:253.511:533.75:57-0.16:18-0.27:035:32Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:113.36:510.07:07-0.27:025:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:463.71:043.17:490.28:01-0.27:015:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:463.72:052.98:520.29:00-0.27:005:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:523.83:112.99:570.210:03-0.36:595:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:593.94:182.911:040.111:07-0.66:585:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:024.15:203.112:08-0.26:575:38Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:014.36:183.312:10-0.81:05-0.56:565:39Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:554.47:123.61:09-1.11:57-0.76:555:40Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:464.48:043.72:03-1.32:45-0.96:545:41Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:344.38:533.92:55-1.33:29-1.06:525:43Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:204.19:403.93:44-1.24:13-0.96:515:44Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:043.910:263.84:32-1.04:56-0.86:505:45Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:483.611:123.75:21-0.75:39-0.56:495:46Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:313.211:583.56:10-0.36:24-0.26:485:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:162.97:010.17:100.06:465:48Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:483.31:052.77:540.47:590.36:455:49Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:433.21:592.58:500.78:510.46:445:50Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:433.12:582.49:480.99:460.56:435:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:453.23:572.510:470.910:420.46:415:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:423.34:522.711:420.811:370.36:405:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:313.55:412.912:290.66:395:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:153.76:263.212:270.11:110.46:375:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:573.87:093.41:13-0.11:500.26:365:56New Moon28Mon
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 5:52 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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