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 6h 17m 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 - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:233.611:454.06:030.06:090.06:088:11Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:083.66:430.26:580.36:088:10Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:263.712:533.67:230.47:480.76:098:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:093.41:403.68:040.68:410.96:108:08Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:543.12:303.58:470.89:361.26:118:07Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:442.83:253.59:320.910:331.36:128:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:402.74:243.610:211.011:321.36:138:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:382.75:213.711:141.06:138:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:342.76:133.912:301.312:090.96:148:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:262.97:024.21:231.11:020.76:158:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:133.17:474.42:090.91:510.56:168:01Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:593.38:304.62:510.72:380.26:177:59New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:443.59:124.73:310.53:240.06:187:58New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:283.89:544.74:100.24:09-0.16:197:57New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:134.010:364.64:490.14:56-0.16:197:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:584.211:194.45:290.05:440.06:207:55Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:444.36:110.06:370.16:217:53Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:044.112:344.46:560.07:330.36:227:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:513.71:274.47:440.18:340.56:237:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:443.42:264.38:370.29:390.76:247:50First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:443.13:334.39:350.310:470.86:247:48First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:522.94:424.310:380.311:580.86:257:47Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:012.95:494.411:430.36:267:46Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:063.16:484.51:040.612:470.16:277:44Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:033.27:414.62:020.41:470.06:287:43Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:553.58:284.62:500.32:41-0.26:297:41Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:433.79:124.53:320.13:29-0.26:297:40Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:273.89:534.34:110.14:15-0.26:307:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:103.910:324.14:470.14:590.06:317:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:514.011:113.95:230.25:420.26:327:36Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:324.011:503.65:580.46:260.56:337:34Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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