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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 11m at 10:38 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Apr 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:403.16:210.36:250.45:486:26Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:043.612:262.97:090.67:120.75:476:27First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:543.41:172.88:000.88:040.85:456:27First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:493.32:142.88:531.08:590.95:446:28First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:473.33:132.99:471.09:560.85:426:29First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:453.44:093.110:400.910:520.65:416:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:393.65:003.411:310.711:460.45:406:31Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:283.85:483.712:180.45:386:32Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:143.96:344.012:380.11:030.15:376:33Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:594.17:194.31:27-0.21:47-0.25:356:34Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:444.18:054.62:14-0.52:30-0.45:346:34Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:304.18:514.83:02-0.63:14-0.55:326:35Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:174.19:404.83:50-0.74:00-0.65:316:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:053.910:294.84:40-0.64:48-0.55:306:37Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:553.711:224.65:33-0.55:39-0.45:286:38Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:483.56:30-0.36:36-0.25:276:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:184.412:463.37:29-0.17:370.05:266:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:194.11:503.28:310.18:410.15:246:41Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:253.92:593.29:340.29:470.15:236:42Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:323.84:063.310:360.110:540.15:226:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:353.75:043.611:330.011:560.05:206:43Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:303.75:553.812:25-0.15:196:44Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:193.76:414.012:52-0.21:10-0.25:186:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:033.68:234.11:42-0.32:52-0.26:167:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:453.69:044.23:26-0.33:31-0.26:157:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:263.59:454.24:07-0.34:08-0.26:147:48New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:073.410:264.24:47-0.24:460.06:137:49New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:483.311:074.15:270.05:250.16:127:50Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:293.211:484.06:080.26:050.46:107:50Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:113.16:510.46:490.66:097:51Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 2:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 96% 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 (96% 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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