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 : in 3h 02m at 11:36 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 5:42 pm (3.7 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 - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:233.08:554.23:270.63:050.26:088:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:043.29:334.24:010.53:450.26:098:10New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:453.310:104.24:330.54:240.26:098:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:253.410:474.15:060.55:040.36:108:08Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:043.511:233.95:390.55:440.56:118:07Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:433.66:130.66:270.76:128:06Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:003.712:233.76:490.77:120.96:138:05Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:373.51:063.77:270.78:021.06:148:04First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:183.31:533.88:090.88:561.26:148:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:063.12:483.98:560.89:551.26:158:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:032.93:504.09:500.810:581.16:168:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:062.94:544.210:490.66:177:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:113.05:554.512:021.011:52 AM0.46:187:58Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:113.26:524.81:040.712:540.06:197:57Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:093.57:465.02:000.31:54-0.36:207:56Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:043.88:385.12:520.02:50-0.66:207:54Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:574.19:285.13:40-0.33:45-0.86:217:53Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:504.410:174.94:26-0.54:38-0.86:227:52Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:414.511:064.65:12-0.65:32-0.66:237:51Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:324.611:544.25:58-0.56:28-0.36:247:49Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:244.56:45-0.37:260.06:257:48Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:433.71:174.47:34-0.18:270.46:257:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:353.32:154.28:270.29:310.76:267:45Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:323.03:194.09:220.510:391.06:277:44Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:362.74:283.910:210.711:501.16:287:43Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:442.75:343.911:220.86:297:41Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:462.86:283.912:551.112:220.76:297:40Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:362.97:124.01:451.01:160.66:307:38Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:193.17:514.12:240.92:020.56:317:37Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:593.48:284.22:560.82:440.46:327:36New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:383.69:044.23:260.63:240.36:337:34New Moon31Mon
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 2:39 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 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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