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 5h 52m 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 - Sep 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:243.16:044.412:121.212:040.66:337:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:213.46:564.71:080.81:040.36:347:32Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:133.87:454.91:580.42:00-0.16:357:30Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:044.28:334.92:440.12:53-0.46:367:29Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:544.59:214.93:29-0.33:45-0.66:377:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:444.810:094.74:13-0.54:37-0.66:377:26Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:345.010:574.44:57-0.55:30-0.56:387:24Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:255.011:464.05:44-0.46:26-0.26:397:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:174.96:32-0.37:240.16:407:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:373.61:134.67:250.08:270.56:417:20Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:323.32:154.48:220.39:340.86:427:18Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:353.03:244.19:240.510:451.06:427:17Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:462.94:384.010:300.611:551.06:437:15Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:582.95:444.011:360.76:447:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:003.16:364.012:560.912:380.66:457:12Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:483.37:184.11:430.81:320.56:467:11Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:303.57:554.12:210.72:180.46:467:09New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:083.78:314.12:530.62:590.36:477:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:453.99:064.03:230.53:380.36:487:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:234.19:433.93:540.54:150.46:497:04New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:004.210:193.84:250.54:530.56:507:03New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:384.210:563.64:580.65:320.66:517:01Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:174.211:333.45:320.76:130.96:517:00Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:574.16:090.96:571.16:526:58Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:133.212:414.16:501.07:471.36:536:57Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:563.11:314.07:371.18:421.46:546:55First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:473.02:294.08:331.29:421.56:556:54First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:482.93:334.09:341.110:421.36:566:52First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:553.14:364.210:380.911:401.16:566:51Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:593.45:344.411:410.66:576:49Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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