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 4h 05m 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 - Sep 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:173.89:394.13:570.64:020.36:347:33New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:553.910:154.04:280.54:400.46:347:31New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:334.010:513.95:000.55:190.56:357:30Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:104.111:273.75:330.66:000.76:367:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:494.16:080.76:450.96:377:27Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:053.512:314.16:460.87:341.16:387:25Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:463.31:204.17:310.98:301.26:397:24First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:353.12:174.18:230.99:311.36:397:22First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:343.03:234.29:230.910:361.26:407:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:433.04:314.310:280.711:401.06:417:19Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:513.25:344.511:340.56:427:18Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:543.56:324.712:410.712:390.16:437:16Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:523.97:254.91:360.31:40-0.26:437:15Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:464.38:164.92:260.02:37-0.56:447:13Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:374.69:054.83:12-0.33:31-0.76:457:12Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:284.99:534.63:57-0.54:24-0.76:467:10Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:175.010:404.34:41-0.55:16-0.56:477:09Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:074.911:283.95:25-0.46:09-0.26:477:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:564.86:12-0.17:040.26:487:06Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:163.512:484.57:010.28:030.66:497:04Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:073.21:444.27:540.59:051.06:507:03Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:032.92:473.98:520.810:121.26:517:01Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:072.83:563.89:531.011:191.36:527:00Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:172.85:033.810:561.06:526:58Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:202.95:573.812:201.311:56 AM1.06:536:56Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:103.16:403.91:061.212:510.96:546:55Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:523.47:184.01:431.01:380.76:556:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:313.77:544.02:140.82:200.66:566:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:093.98:304.02:450.73:000.56:576:50New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:474.29:064.03:170.63:380.46:576:49New Moon30Wed
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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