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 54m at 4:20 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:463.911:063.25:06-0.75:46-0.47:065:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:293.511:523.25:55-0.46:29-0.27:065:28Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:133.26:460.07:130.07:055:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:403.112:592.97:380.37:570.27:045:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:323.01:502.68:330.58:440.47:035:31Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:283.02:452.59:300.79:320.47:025:33Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:273.13:422.410:280.810:240.47:015:34Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:233.34:372.511:260.711:160.37:005:35Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:153.55:272.612:190.66:595:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:033.76:142.812:070.21:060.46:585:37Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:483.96:593.012:56-0.11:490.26:575:38New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:314.17:433.21:41-0.32:290.06:565:39New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:134.28:263.32:25-0.53:09-0.26:555:40New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:554.39:103.53:08-0.63:49-0.36:545:41New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:374.39:543.63:53-0.74:30-0.46:535:42Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:194.110:403.74:39-0.65:12-0.46:525:43Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:033.911:283.85:29-0.55:57-0.46:505:44Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:503.66:23-0.36:46-0.36:495:45Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:203.812:413.37:22-0.17:38-0.26:485:46First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:183.81:393.08:240.18:34-0.26:475:47First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:223.82:442.89:310.29:35-0.26:465:48First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:303.83:522.810:400.210:39-0.36:445:49Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:373.94:572.811:470.011:42-0.46:435:50Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:394.15:563.012:48-0.16:425:51Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:344.26:493.212:43-0.71:41-0.36:405:52Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:254.27:393.31:37-0.82:28-0.56:395:53Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:114.28:253.52:27-0.93:10-0.56:385:54Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:554.19:093.63:14-0.93:50-0.56:365:55Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:363.99:523.63:59-0.84:28-0.46:355:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
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 6:57 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 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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