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 4h 55m 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 - Sep 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:523.89:164.43:320.53:350.26:337:33New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:324.09:544.34:070.44:170.26:347:32New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:134.210:334.24:420.35:000.26:357:30Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:544.411:124.05:180.35:450.36:367:29Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:374.511:553.85:570.36:340.56:377:27Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:244.56:400.47:290.76:377:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:413.51:164.47:290.58:280.86:387:24First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:343.22:174.48:240.69:331.06:397:23First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:363.13:254.39:260.610:411.06:407:21First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:473.04:364.410:330.511:490.96:417:20Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:583.15:434.511:410.36:417:18Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:033.46:414.612:520.612:470.16:427:17Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:003.77:334.71:470.31:47-0.16:437:15Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:524.08:214.62:350.12:42-0.36:447:14Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:404.39:064.53:18-0.13:33-0.46:457:12Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:274.49:504.33:59-0.24:21-0.36:467:11Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:114.510:324.04:38-0.25:08-0.16:467:09Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:554.511:143.75:170.05:540.26:477:08Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:384.411:563.45:570.26:420.56:487:06Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:234.26:380.57:320.96:497:05Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:403.11:114.07:230.88:251.26:507:03Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:272.92:043.88:131.19:221.46:507:02Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:222.83:053.79:071.210:231.66:517:00Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:242.74:103.710:061.311:221.66:526:59Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:282.85:093.811:051.26:536:57Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:263.05:593.912:151.412:021.16:546:56Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:143.36:434.11:001.212:540.96:556:54Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:583.67:234.21:391.01:430.66:556:53Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:404.08:034.32:160.72:280.46:566:51New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:214.37:434.31:520.42:120.25:575:49New Moon30Sun
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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