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 5h 20m 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:123.111:334.25:540.35:420.56:087:52Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:543.06:400.56:270.56:077:53Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:194.212:412.97:310.67:190.66:067:54Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:104.11:352.98:260.78:180.66:057:55First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:074.02:362.99:230.79:220.66:047:55First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:103.93:433.110:210.610:280.46:037:56First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:143.94:473.511:170.311:350.26:027:57Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:143.95:463.912:110.16:017:58Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:103.96:404.312:39-0.11:02-0.26:007:59Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:043.97:324.71:40-0.31:52-0.55:598:00Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:553.88:224.92:37-0.62:40-0.65:588:01Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:463.79:125.03:31-0.73:27-0.75:578:02Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:363.510:025.04:22-0.74:14-0.65:568:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:263.410:524.85:13-0.55:02-0.45:558:03Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:153.211:424.56:04-0.25:52-0.25:558:04Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:053.06:570.16:440.15:548:05Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:334.212:562.97:520.47:390.45:538:06Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:263.81:522.88:470.68:380.75:528:07Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:223.62:512.89:410.89:380.85:528:08Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:203.43:532.910:310.810:370.95:518:08Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:173.24:493.111:160.811:360.95:508:09Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:083.25:373.311:580.85:508:10Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:553.26:213.612:300.812:390.75:498:11Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:383.27:023.91:200.71:180.65:488:11Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:193.27:424.12:050.51:570.45:488:12Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:013.28:234.32:480.42:360.35:478:13New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:433.29:044.43:290.33:160.35:478:14New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:253.29:474.54:100.23:560.25:468:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:083.110:314.54:520.24:380.25:468:15New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:523.111:164.55:370.35:220.25:458:16Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:383.16:250.36:110.35:458:17Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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