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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 9:09 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:163.86:261.07:261.26:285:06First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:362.91:073.77:191.18:161.36:295:05First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:322.92:013.68:151.29:051.26:305:04First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:313.12:563.69:121.29:531.16:315:03First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:283.33:493.610:101.110:400.86:325:02Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:203.74:393.711:060.811:260.66:335:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:084.15:273.812:010.66:345:00Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:554.56:133.812:120.312:530.36:354:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:414.87:003.912:580.01:430.06:364:58Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:295.17:483.91:44-0.32:33-0.26:374:57Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:185.28:383.82:30-0.53:23-0.36:384:57Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:095.29:283.73:19-0.54:14-0.26:394:56Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:015.110:213.64:09-0.55:08-0.16:404:55Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:544.911:173.55:03-0.46:040.06:414:54Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:504.66:02-0.17:030.16:424:54Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:163.412:494.37:050.18:020.26:434:53Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:213.31:513.98:110.39:000.26:444:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:293.42:553.79:190.49:560.26:454:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:363.63:563.510:270.410:490.16:464:51Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:353.84:513.311:310.411:390.16:474:50Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:264.05:393.312:290.36:484:50Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:114.26:243.212:250.01:190.26:494:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:524.37:063.21:070.02:030.16:504:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:334.37:473.11:48-0.12:430.16:514:48New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:144.38:283.12:27-0.13:220.26:524:48New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:554.39:093.13:060.04:000.36:534:48New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:374.29:513.03:460.14:390.46:544:47Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:184.110:333.04:260.35:200.66:554:47Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:003.911:172.95:080.46:030.76:564:47Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:423.85:540.66:470.86:574:47Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 12:00 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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