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 53m at 8:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:02 pm (4.1 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 - Apr 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:013.84:263.011:090.411:100.05:506:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:043.85:253.212:060.25:486:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:573.86:163.512:13-0.112:540.05:476:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:433.87:013.81:09-0.31:36-0.25:456:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:263.77:424.01:58-0.42:14-0.25:446:28New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:063.68:234.12:42-0.52:50-0.35:426:29New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:453.59:024.23:24-0.43:25-0.25:416:30New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:243.39:424.14:05-0.24:010.05:396:31Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:033.210:224.04:450.04:380.25:386:32Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:433.011:053.85:270.35:180.45:366:33Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:252.811:503.76:110.66:010.65:356:34Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:092.77:000.96:490.85:346:35First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:403.51:002.67:521.17:430.95:326:36First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:373.41:582.68:461.28:411.05:316:36First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:373.43:002.79:411.29:410.95:296:37First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:363.43:593.010:331.010:400.75:286:38Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:293.64:513.311:220.811:360.55:276:39Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:183.75:383.712:070.55:256:40Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:043.86:244.112:300.112:510.15:246:41Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:493.97:104.51:21-0.21:34-0.15:236:42Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:353.97:574.82:11-0.42:17-0.45:216:43Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:223.88:455.03:00-0.63:01-0.55:206:43Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:093.79:345.03:50-0.63:47-0.55:196:44Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:593.510:264.94:42-0.54:36-0.45:176:45Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:503.311:214.75:37-0.25:30-0.25:166:46Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:453.16:350.06:290.05:156:47Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:194.412:463.07:380.27:340.25:146:48Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:234.11:542.98:410.48:420.35:136:49Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:323.84:073.010:440.410:510.36:117:50Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:403.75:133.311:420.36:107:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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 11:10 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 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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