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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 4:11 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 9:34 am (3.4 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 - Jun 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:473.25:223.311:430.65:458:17Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:373.26:073.512:140.712:260.55:448:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:223.26:493.81:060.71:070.55:448:18Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:053.27:294.01:520.51:470.45:448:19Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:473.28:104.22:340.42:260.35:438:20Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:283.28:504.33:140.33:050.35:438:20Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:103.39:314.43:540.33:440.25:438:21Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:523.310:134.44:340.24:240.25:438:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:343.210:554.45:150.35:050.35:438:22Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:163.211:384.45:580.35:490.45:438:22Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:013.26:440.46:370.45:428:23Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:234.312:493.27:320.47:300.55:428:23Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:114.11:423.38:220.48:280.55:428:24Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:044.02:403.49:140.39:290.55:428:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:023.93:413.710:070.210:330.45:428:24Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:023.74:424.011:000.011:370.25:428:25Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:023.75:414.311:55-0.25:438:25Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:003.66:364.712:410.012:49-0.45:438:25Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:563.67:304.91:42-0.31:43-0.65:438:26Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:513.68:235.02:40-0.52:36-0.75:438:26New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:443.59:155.03:33-0.63:27-0.85:438:26New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:373.510:064.94:25-0.64:17-0.75:438:27New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:283.410:564.75:15-0.55:08-0.65:448:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:193.411:454.46:05-0.35:59-0.35:448:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:093.36:55-0.16:520.05:448:27Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:334.11:003.27:450.17:460.35:458:27Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:223.81:523.18:340.38:420.65:458:27First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:123.52:473.19:210.59:390.85:458:27First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:043.23:433.210:060.610:350.95:468:27First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:583.14:373.410:510.611:320.95:468:27First Quarter30Sun
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 12:52 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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