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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 44m at 12:03 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:582.84:433.810:390.911:471.26:088:11Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:572.85:394.011:340.76:088:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:532.96:324.312:451.112:310.56:098:09Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:463.17:234.61:390.81:260.26:108:08Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:373.48:114.82:280.52:19-0.16:118:07Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:273.78:594.93:150.23:10-0.36:128:06Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:173.99:464.93:59-0.14:01-0.56:138:05Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:074.210:334.84:43-0.34:52-0.56:138:04Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:574.411:204.55:28-0.45:45-0.46:148:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:474.56:14-0.46:41-0.26:158:02Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:084.212:404.57:01-0.37:400.16:168:01Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:583.81:354.47:52-0.18:430.46:178:00Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:523.42:364.38:460.19:490.66:187:58Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:533.03:434.29:440.210:580.86:187:57Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:002.84:534.110:450.36:197:56Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:092.85:574.212:090.811:49 AM0.46:207:55Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:112.96:534.21:140.712:500.36:217:53Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:033.07:404.32:070.61:460.26:227:52Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:503.28:224.32:500.52:340.16:237:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:323.49:014.33:270.43:180.16:237:50New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:133.69:384.24:000.33:590.16:247:48New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:523.710:144.14:330.34:380.26:257:47New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:313.810:513.95:050.45:180.36:267:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:103.911:283.75:380.55:590.66:277:44Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:503.96:120.66:410.86:287:43Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:063.512:313.96:490.87:271.06:287:42Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:453.21:153.87:290.98:171.36:297:40First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:293.02:063.88:141.19:121.46:307:39First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:192.93:043.89:061.110:111.56:317:37First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:192.84:073.910:031.011:131.46:327:36First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:232.95:084.111:040.96:337:35Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 2:31 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 71% 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 (71% 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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