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 4h 14m 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 - Jan 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:354.611:003.74:51-1.05:36-0.87:174:57Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:254.211:553.75:48-0.76:28-0.77:174:57Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:173.96:47-0.57:21-0.67:174:58Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:533.61:133.47:50-0.28:15-0.57:174:59Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:553.62:123.18:550.09:11-0.47:175:00Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:013.63:152.810:020.210:08-0.37:175:01Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:053.64:172.711:100.211:05-0.37:175:02Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:043.75:142.712:130.17:175:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:563.86:042.712:00-0.31:080.17:175:03Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:433.96:502.812:51-0.41:530.07:175:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:263.97:342.91:37-0.52:33-0.17:175:05New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:063.98:163.02:19-0.53:10-0.17:175:06New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:463.98:583.03:00-0.53:46-0.17:165:07New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:253.99:393.13:40-0.44:21-0.17:165:08Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:033.810:193.14:19-0.34:570.07:165:09Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:413.611:003.15:00-0.15:340.17:165:10Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:203.411:423.15:430.26:130.27:155:11Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:593.26:290.46:540.37:155:12First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:273.212:433.07:190.67:380.37:145:13First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:173.21:322.88:120.78:260.37:145:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:133.32:272.89:100.79:180.27:135:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:123.53:272.810:100.610:140.17:135:17Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:113.74:262.911:110.411:12-0.27:125:18Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:084.05:233.012:100.17:125:19Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:024.36:183.312:09-0.51:06-0.27:115:20Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:554.67:113.51:05-0.91:57-0.67:115:21Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:464.78:043.81:59-1.22:46-0.97:105:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:364.88:563.92:52-1.43:34-1.17:095:23Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:264.69:484.03:44-1.44:22-1.17:085:24Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:154.410:404.04:38-1.35:11-1.17:085:25Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:044.011:334.05:33-1.06:00-1.07:075:26Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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