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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:03 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 4:48 pm (3.6 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 - Feb 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:303.99:453.33:48-0.74:25-0.47:065:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:093.710:263.34:31-0.55:02-0.37:065:28Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:473.411:073.35:14-0.35:39-0.17:055:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:263.211:503.35:580.06:170.17:045:30Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:062.96:450.36:570.37:035:31Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:353.212:502.77:350.67:410.47:025:33Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:263.11:412.58:280.88:290.57:015:34Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:243.12:372.49:250.99:220.57:005:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:253.23:372.410:250.910:180.46:595:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:243.44:352.511:240.811:150.26:585:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:183.75:282.712:190.66:575:38Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:073.96:183.012:10-0.11:080.36:565:39Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:544.27:063.31:02-0.41:53-0.16:555:40New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:394.37:533.61:52-0.72:35-0.46:545:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:244.48:403.92:40-0.93:17-0.66:535:42New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:084.49:284.13:28-1.03:59-0.86:515:43Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:534.210:164.24:18-1.04:43-0.86:505:44Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:393.911:064.25:10-0.85:29-0.76:495:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:273.511:584.16:05-0.66:18-0.66:485:46Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:183.27:04-0.37:12-0.46:475:47First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:563.91:162.88:070.08:10-0.26:455:48First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:023.82:212.69:150.39:13-0.16:445:49First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:133.73:322.510:260.410:19-0.16:435:50Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:253.74:412.611:360.311:25-0.26:425:51Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:283.75:402.812:370.26:405:52Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:213.86:303.012:26-0.31:260.06:395:53Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:063.87:153.21:19-0.52:06-0.16:385:54Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:463.87:573.42:06-0.62:42-0.26:365:55Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:243.88:363.52:48-0.63:15-0.36:355:56Full Moon29Tue
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 8:25 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 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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