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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 49m at 9:11 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:03 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:243.610:393.14:40-0.25:170.17:065:28Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:013.411:193.15:220.05:530.27:055:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:393.26:060.26:300.37:045:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:013.112:192.96:530.57:090.47:035:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:473.11:032.77:440.67:530.57:025:32First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:383.21:542.68:390.88:420.57:015:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:363.32:532.59:390.89:360.47:015:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:383.53:542.510:420.710:350.27:005:35Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:383.74:532.711:440.511:34-0.16:595:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:354.05:492.912:420.26:575:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:284.36:423.112:32-0.41:34-0.16:565:39Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:204.67:343.41:27-0.82:23-0.56:555:40Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:104.78:263.72:20-1.13:09-0.76:545:41Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:584.79:173.93:12-1.33:54-0.96:535:42Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:464.510:074.04:04-1.34:40-0.96:525:43Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:344.210:584.14:58-1.15:26-0.96:515:44Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:223.811:514.05:54-0.86:15-0.76:505:45Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:123.36:53-0.57:05-0.56:485:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:463.91:062.97:55-0.18:00-0.26:475:47Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:483.72:072.69:020.28:580.06:465:48Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:563.53:152.410:120.410:000.16:455:49Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:083.54:242.411:250.511:040.16:435:50Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:133.55:232.512:300.46:425:51Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:063.66:122.612:040.01:200.36:415:52Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:513.76:552.812:57-0.11:590.26:405:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:303.77:353.01:42-0.32:320.16:385:54New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:073.88:143.22:23-0.33:030.16:375:55New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:433.88:523.33:01-0.43:330.06:365:56New 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 12:07 pm — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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