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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 9:08 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:17 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - May 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:114.08:365.02:50-0.62:55-0.76:097:52Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:023.99:285.23:43-0.83:43-0.86:087:53Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:533.710:205.24:36-0.84:31-0.76:077:54Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:443.511:135.05:29-0.65:22-0.66:057:54Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:373.36:24-0.46:16-0.46:047:55Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:074.712:313.17:22-0.17:14-0.16:037:56Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:044.31:302.98:230.28:160.26:027:57Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:054.02:352.99:250.49:220.46:017:58Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:103.73:452.910:250.510:290.66:007:59Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:153.54:513.111:210.611:340.65:598:00Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:143.35:443.312:090.55:588:01Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:023.36:273.512:340.612:510.55:578:01Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:443.27:063.81:270.51:290.45:578:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:243.27:444.02:120.42:050.45:568:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:023.18:224.12:520.32:400.35:558:04New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:413.19:014.23:300.33:160.35:548:05New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:213.19:404.34:070.33:520.35:538:06New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:013.110:214.24:450.34:300.45:528:06New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:413.011:024.25:250.45:090.55:528:07Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:222.911:444.16:070.65:500.65:518:08Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:042.96:510.76:360.75:508:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:294.012:502.97:390.87:270.85:508:10Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:163.91:422.98:290.88:240.85:498:11First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:083.82:403.19:200.79:250.75:488:11First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:053.83:413.410:100.510:280.65:488:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:043.74:403.811:010.311:320.45:478:13Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:023.75:374.211:530.15:478:14Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:583.66:314.612:360.112:44-0.25:468:14Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:523.67:244.91:36-0.21:36-0.55:468:15Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:463.68:175.12:34-0.42:28-0.65:458:16Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:393.59:105.23:29-0.63:19-0.75:458:16Full Moon31Wed
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 11:42 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 55% 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 (55% 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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