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 5h 13m 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 - Oct 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:244.39:433.93:490.54:170.46:586:47New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:024.410:203.84:220.54:560.56:596:46Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:414.510:593.64:570.55:380.67:006:44Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:224.511:393.45:340.66:240.87:016:43Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:064.46:160.77:151.07:026:41Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:233.212:574.37:040.88:121.17:036:40First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:153.11:564.38:010.99:141.27:046:39First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:173.03:014.29:050.910:171.17:046:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:273.14:094.310:130.711:180.97:056:36First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:373.45:134.411:210.57:066:34Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:393.76:104.512:160.512:260.27:076:33Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:364.27:024.51:080.21:28-0.17:086:31Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:274.67:524.41:57-0.12:25-0.37:096:30Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:174.98:404.32:42-0.43:18-0.57:106:29Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:065.19:284.13:27-0.54:09-0.57:116:27Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:545.110:153.84:11-0.54:59-0.37:126:26Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:425.011:023.64:55-0.35:490.07:136:24Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:304.711:493.35:410.06:420.37:146:23Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:204.46:300.37:370.77:156:22Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:393.01:134.17:220.68:351.07:156:21Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:322.92:113.88:190.99:361.27:166:19Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:332.83:143.79:201.110:341.37:176:18Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:392.84:163.610:211.111:271.27:186:17Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:423.05:103.611:201.17:196:15Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:343.24:563.612:111.111:491.06:205:14Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:183.55:373.712:060.96:215:13Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:583.96:163.712:250.812:510.76:225:12Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:374.16:543.71:010.61:330.56:235:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:164.47:333.71:360.52:140.46:245:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:554.58:133.62:120.42:550.46:255:08New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:354.68:533.52:490.33:360.46:265:07New Moon31Sat
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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