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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 9:59 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 2:52 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:134.26:260.67:200.96:596:47Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:293.21:004.07:120.88:111.26:596:45First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:173.01:523.88:021.19:051.47:006:44First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:102.92:503.78:571.210:011.57:016:43First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:112.93:503.79:541.310:541.57:026:41First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:123.04:473.810:521.211:451.37:036:40Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:093.35:373.911:481.17:046:38Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:583.66:224.012:301.112:420.97:056:37Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:433.97:054.11:130.81:320.67:066:35Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:264.37:484.21:540.52:190.37:066:34Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:104.68:304.22:340.33:050.17:076:32Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:534.99:144.23:150.03:520.07:086:31Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:395.09:594.03:56-0.14:390.07:096:30Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:265.110:463.94:40-0.15:280.07:106:28Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:155.111:353.75:27-0.16:210.27:116:27Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:084.96:180.17:180.47:126:25Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:293.51:054.77:150.28:190.67:136:24Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:283.32:064.48:170.49:220.77:146:23Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:343.33:134.29:240.510:250.67:156:21Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:453.34:214.110:320.511:250.57:166:20Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:543.65:234.011:400.47:176:19Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:543.86:174.012:200.312:440.37:186:18Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:454.17:053.91:100.21:410.17:196:16Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:304.37:493.81:550.02:320.07:206:15New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:134.58:313.72:36-0.13:180.07:216:14New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:554.69:123.63:16-0.14:000.07:226:13New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:364.69:533.53:540.04:410.27:236:12New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:184.59:353.33:320.14:220.46:245:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon10:004.410:163.24:120.35:040.66:255:09Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:434.211:003.14:530.55:490.96:265:08Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:284.011:463.05:370.86:361.16:275:07Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 6:25 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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