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 : in 5h 38m at 10:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:473.13:374.39:380.410:520.86:347:32Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:573.04:484.310:440.46:357:30Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:083.15:534.312:010.811:50 AM0.36:367:29Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:113.36:494.41:030.612:540.26:367:28Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:053.57:374.41:550.41:510.06:377:26Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:523.78:204.32:390.32:42-0.16:387:25New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:363.99:004.33:180.13:27-0.16:397:23New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:184.19:394.13:540.14:100.06:407:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:584.210:183.94:290.14:510.16:417:20Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:384.210:563.75:030.35:330.36:417:19Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:184.211:353.55:390.46:150.66:427:17Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:594.16:160.66:590.96:437:16Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:153.312:433.96:570.97:471.26:447:14Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:593.11:323.87:411.18:401.46:457:12First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:472.92:273.78:321.29:361.66:457:11First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:432.83:273.79:281.310:341.66:467:09First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:452.94:283.810:261.211:301.56:477:08First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:473.15:244.011:251.06:487:06Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:423.36:134.312:231.212:220.86:497:05Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:323.77:004.41:100.91:160.56:507:03Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:194.17:454.61:550.52:080.16:507:02Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:054.58:304.62:370.22:58-0.16:517:00Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:524.89:154.53:19-0.13:47-0.36:526:59Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:395.110:024.44:02-0.34:37-0.36:536:57Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:285.210:494.14:46-0.35:28-0.26:546:56Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:185.111:393.95:33-0.36:230.06:556:54Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:115.06:23-0.17:210.36:556:53Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:323.61:094.77:180.18:240.66:566:51Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:303.32:124.48:200.39:310.86:576:50Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:363.13:224.29:260.510:390.86:586:48Third Quarter30Sat
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 1:46 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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