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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 11:36 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 4:59 am (2.6 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 - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:094.411:343.55:25-0.66:12-0.57:174:57Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:594.06:23-0.47:03-0.47:174:57First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:313.612:523.67:25-0.27:55-0.47:174:58First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:313.61:493.28:300.08:48-0.37:174:59First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:353.62:512.99:370.29:43-0.37:175:00First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:403.73:542.710:460.210:40-0.37:175:01Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:423.84:542.611:530.211:37-0.37:175:02Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:383.95:492.612:540.17:175:02Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:304.06:392.712:32-0.41:460.07:175:03Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:184.07:262.71:23-0.52:30-0.17:175:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:024.08:102.82:09-0.53:10-0.17:175:05Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:444.08:532.92:53-0.53:48-0.17:175:06Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:243.99:352.93:34-0.54:240.07:165:07Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:023.810:163.04:15-0.35:000.07:165:08Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:403.610:573.04:57-0.15:360.17:165:09Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:183.411:393.05:400.16:130.37:165:10Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:583.26:260.36:520.47:155:11Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:243.112:402.97:150.67:330.47:155:12Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:123.11:262.78:080.78:180.57:145:13Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:063.22:202.69:040.89:070.47:145:14Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:043.33:182.510:040.810:000.37:135:15Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:033.54:172.611:050.710:570.17:135:17Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:593.85:132.712:040.57:125:18Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:534.16:062.91:000.27:125:19Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:454.46:583.112:49-0.51:50-0.27:115:20New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:354.67:503.41:43-0.92:38-0.57:115:21New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:244.78:413.62:34-1.13:24-0.77:105:22New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:134.79:323.83:26-1.24:10-0.97:095:23Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:004.510:233.94:18-1.24:56-0.97:095:24Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:484.211:143.95:12-1.05:44-0.97:085:25Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:373.76:09-0.76:33-0.77:075:26Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:17 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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