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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 17m at 1:01 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:52 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Sep 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:153.612:444.27:030.37:510.66:347:32Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:013.31:344.07:490.68:481.06:357:31Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:502.92:293.88:390.89:491.26:357:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:462.73:323.79:331.010:531.46:367:28Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:492.74:373.710:301.111:561.46:377:26Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:522.75:363.811:291.16:387:25Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:482.96:263.912:521.412:251.06:397:24Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:363.17:084.11:351.21:160.86:407:22Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:193.47:484.22:111.02:010.66:407:21Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:003.68:264.32:450.82:440.46:417:19New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:403.99:034.33:190.63:250.36:427:17New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:204.19:414.33:520.44:060.26:437:16New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:594.310:194.14:260.34:480.36:447:14New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:394.510:584.05:020.35:320.46:447:13Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:214.511:393.75:400.46:200.56:457:11Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:074.56:220.47:120.76:467:10Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:243.512:584.57:090.68:100.96:477:08First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:163.21:574.48:040.69:141.06:487:07First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:173.13:044.39:060.710:211.06:497:05First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:273.04:154.410:130.611:290.96:497:04First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:393.15:234.511:220.56:507:02Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:453.46:224.612:320.712:290.26:517:01Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:433.87:154.61:270.41:310.06:526:59Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:364.18:044.62:160.12:27-0.36:536:58Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:254.48:504.53:00-0.13:19-0.46:536:56Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:114.69:344.33:41-0.24:08-0.36:546:55Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:564.710:174.04:21-0.24:55-0.26:556:53Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:404.711:003.75:01-0.15:420.16:566:52Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:244.511:433.45:410.26:300.46:576:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:094.36:230.57:200.86:586:49Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 3:26 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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