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 4h 45m 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 - Mar 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:013.79:153.63:28-0.53:49-0.26:345:57Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:383.59:543.74:07-0.44:22-0.16:325:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:153.310:333.64:47-0.24:570.06:315:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:523.111:133.65:270.15:330.26:296:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:312.911:563.56:110.46:130.46:286:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:132.76:580.76:570.66:276:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:443.41:002.67:490.97:470.76:256:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:403.31:562.58:451.08:430.76:246:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:423.32:592.59:451.09:420.66:226:05Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:443.54:012.710:440.910:430.46:216:06Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:423.74:573.011:400.611:420.06:196:07Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:344.05:503.412:310.36:186:08Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:234.26:393.812:38-0.31:18-0.16:166:09Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:104.37:284.21:31-0.72:02-0.56:156:10New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:574.38:174.52:22-0.92:46-0.76:136:11New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:444.29:054.73:13-1.13:30-0.96:126:11New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:314.09:554.74:04-1.04:15-0.96:116:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:193.810:464.64:56-0.85:03-0.76:096:13Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:093.411:404.45:52-0.55:55-0.56:086:14Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:023.16:51-0.26:51-0.36:066:15First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:394.11:012.97:540.17:530.06:056:16First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:443.82:082.79:010.48:580.16:036:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:573.73:222.710:100.510:070.26:026:18First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:093.64:312.811:160.511:140.16:006:19Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:103.65:263.012:110.45:596:20Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:593.66:123.312:140.012:560.25:576:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:403.66:523.51:05-0.11:330.15:566:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:173.67:303.71:49-0.22:060.05:546:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:543.58:083.92:29-0.22:380.05:536:23Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:313.58:464.03:06-0.23:110.05:516:24Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:083.49:244.03:44-0.13:450.15:506:25Full Moon31Fri
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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