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 6h 17m 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 - Nov 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:184.79:353.43:280.34:200.56:275:06Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:024.710:203.34:100.35:080.66:285:05Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:504.611:083.24:550.46:000.76:295:04Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:424.55:480.56:570.86:305:03Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:033.112:394.36:480.67:560.86:315:02First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:053.11:414.27:530.68:550.76:325:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:143.22:464.19:010.69:520.56:335:00First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:213.53:484.010:080.410:470.26:354:59Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:233.94:453.911:140.211:380.06:364:58Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:184.35:383.912:160.06:374:58Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:094.66:293.812:27-0.31:14-0.26:384:57Full Moon11Wed
12Thu6:584.87:173.61:14-0.42:06-0.36:394:56Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:464.98:043.52:00-0.52:55-0.36:404:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:334.98:513.42:45-0.53:43-0.26:414:54Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:214.79:383.23:30-0.34:300.06:424:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:084.510:243.04:15-0.15:190.36:434:53Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:554.311:122.95:020.26:090.66:444:52Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:434.05:520.47:000.86:454:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:012.812:333.76:450.77:510.96:464:51Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:562.81:263.57:410.98:401.06:474:51Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:542.82:203.38:391.09:261.06:484:50Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:543.03:143.39:371.110:100.96:494:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:483.24:043.210:331.010:520.86:504:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:363.54:513.211:270.911:340.66:514:49Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:213.85:353.212:170.76:524:48Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:034.16:183.312:160.41:040.56:534:48Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:464.37:013.312:580.21:490.36:544:47New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:294.57:453.31:400.12:340.26:554:47New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:144.78:303.32:22-0.13:180.16:564:47New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:004.79:173.23:06-0.24:050.16:574:47Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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