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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 6:02 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:23 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:124.99:313.53:21-0.54:15-0.26:584:46Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:014.910:223.54:11-0.55:06-0.26:594:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:524.711:153.55:04-0.45:58-0.17:004:46Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:444.46:01-0.26:52-0.17:014:46Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:123.512:394.17:020.07:48-0.17:024:46Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:143.51:383.88:070.18:43-0.17:024:46Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:193.62:393.59:130.29:38-0.17:034:46Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:243.83:413.310:200.210:33-0.27:044:46Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:253.94:403.111:260.211:27-0.37:054:46Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:204.15:343.112:270.07:064:46Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:104.26:233.112:19-0.41:21-0.17:074:46Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:574.37:103.11:08-0.42:09-0.17:074:46New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:424.37:553.11:54-0.52:52-0.17:084:47New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:264.38:383.02:37-0.53:33-0.17:094:47New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:084.29:223.03:19-0.44:130.07:094:47Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:504.110:043.04:01-0.24:520.17:104:48Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:313.910:483.04:430.05:330.37:114:48Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:123.711:323.05:270.26:140.47:114:48Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:533.56:130.46:560.57:124:49Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:183.012:373.37:030.67:380.67:124:49First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:083.01:243.17:560.88:230.67:134:50First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:013.12:163.08:510.99:090.57:134:50First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:573.33:102.99:480.99:580.47:144:51First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:523.54:052.910:460.710:490.27:144:51Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:443.84:583.011:430.511:410.07:154:52Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:354.15:493.112:380.37:154:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:264.46:403.212:33-0.31:300.07:164:53Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:164.77:313.41:24-0.62:20-0.37:164:54Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:064.88:223.52:15-0.93:09-0.57:164:54Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:554.99:143.63:06-1.03:57-0.77:164:55Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:454.810:073.73:57-1.04:46-0.77:174:56Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 8:42 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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