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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 6:22 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:55 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:114.47:243.21:24-0.42:20-0.16:584:46New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:544.48:083.22:08-0.43:03-0.16:594:46New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:374.48:513.12:50-0.33:430.07:004:46New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:194.39:333.13:31-0.24:230.17:014:46Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:014.110:163.04:12-0.15:040.37:024:46Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:424.011:003.04:540.25:450.47:034:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:243.811:453.05:390.46:280.67:044:46Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:083.66:260.67:120.77:044:46First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:333.012:533.47:180.87:560.77:054:46First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:253.01:433.28:110.98:420.77:064:46First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:203.22:363.19:070.99:290.67:074:46First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:153.43:303.110:050.910:170.47:084:47Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:093.74:233.111:020.711:080.27:084:47Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:004.05:153.211:580.411:59-0.17:094:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:504.36:053.312:520.17:104:47Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:404.66:563.412:50-0.41:44-0.27:104:48Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:304.87:463.51:40-0.72:34-0.47:114:48Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:205.08:383.62:30-0.93:24-0.67:124:48Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:115.09:303.63:21-1.04:13-0.67:124:49Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:014.810:233.64:13-1.05:04-0.67:134:49Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:524.611:183.65:08-0.85:56-0.67:134:50Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:444.26:06-0.66:50-0.57:144:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:153.612:393.87:08-0.37:44-0.47:144:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:153.61:363.48:12-0.18:39-0.37:154:51Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:203.62:373.19:180.19:34-0.37:154:52Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:253.63:402.910:260.210:29-0.27:154:53Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:273.74:382.811:320.211:24-0.27:164:53Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:213.85:312.712:320.17:164:54Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:103.96:192.812:16-0.31:230.17:164:55Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:544.07:032.81:04-0.32:060.07:174:55New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:364.07:462.91:48-0.42:450.07:174:56New Moon31Mon
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 9:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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