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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 11:01 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:01 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - May 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:373.88:034.82:16-0.22:21-0.36:087:52New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:273.88:525.13:07-0.53:08-0.56:077:53New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:163.89:435.23:58-0.63:57-0.66:067:54New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:073.710:355.14:50-0.64:46-0.76:057:55Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:593.611:285.05:42-0.55:39-0.66:047:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:533.56:38-0.36:35-0.46:037:57Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:234.712:493.37:35-0.17:35-0.16:027:57Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:214.41:503.28:350.08:400.16:017:58First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:214.02:563.29:340.19:460.36:007:59First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:253.74:043.310:310.210:530.45:598:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:293.55:073.511:260.211:590.45:588:01Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:273.36:003.712:160.25:578:02Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:173.26:463.91:000.31:030.25:568:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:033.27:284.11:530.21:450.15:558:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:453.18:084.22:390.22:250.15:558:04Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:253.18:484.23:190.13:040.15:548:05Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:063.19:284.33:580.13:430.15:538:06Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:473.110:094.24:350.24:210.25:528:07Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:283.110:504.25:140.35:000.35:518:08Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:093.011:324.15:530.55:410.55:518:08Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:513.06:350.66:240.65:508:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:143.912:353.07:180.77:110.85:498:10Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:573.81:223.08:030.88:030.95:498:11Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:433.72:133.18:490.88:580.95:488:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:333.63:083.39:360.79:560.95:488:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:283.54:053.610:240.610:550.75:478:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:243.45:004.011:140.411:560.55:478:14Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:203.55:544.312:050.15:468:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:143.56:474.712:560.212:58-0.15:468:15Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:083.67:395.01:54-0.11:51-0.45:458:16New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:013.68:335.22:49-0.42:43-0.65:458:17New Moon31Thu
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 1:31 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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