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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 4:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:00 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Aug 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:353.410:004.34:240.14:17-0.16:088:11New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:173.410:414.25:020.24:580.16:098:10Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:593.511:204.15:390.35:400.26:098:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:403.56:160.46:230.56:108:08Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:003.912:223.56:550.57:080.76:118:07Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:403.71:063.57:350.77:560.96:128:06First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:233.41:543.58:170.88:471.16:138:05First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:093.32:453.69:020.99:411.26:148:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:013.13:413.79:500.910:381.26:148:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:573.14:373.910:420.811:361.16:158:02Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:553.15:334.211:360.66:168:01Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:503.36:264.512:340.912:320.46:177:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:443.57:174.81:290.61:270.16:187:58Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:353.78:075.02:210.22:20-0.26:197:57Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:274.08:575.13:10-0.13:12-0.56:197:56Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:184.29:475.13:58-0.34:04-0.76:207:55Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:094.410:365.04:45-0.54:56-0.76:217:53Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:014.511:264.75:33-0.55:50-0.66:227:52Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:534.56:22-0.56:46-0.36:237:51Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:164.412:474.47:13-0.37:460.06:247:49Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:094.01:444.38:06-0.18:490.36:247:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:053.62:464.29:010.19:540.56:257:47Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:073.33:524.19:590.211:020.66:267:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:133.14:584.110:590.36:277:44Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:183.05:584.112:090.711:59 AM0.46:287:43Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:153.16:504.21:100.612:560.36:297:41Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:043.27:354.22:020.51:480.26:297:40Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:483.48:164.32:440.42:340.26:307:39New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:293.58:554.33:200.43:160.16:317:37New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:093.79:334.23:540.33:550.16:327:36New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:493.810:114.24:280.34:340.26:337:34New Moon31Fri
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 7:05 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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