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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 46m at 5:13 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:073.03:513.89:560.810:501.26:088:11Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:053.04:494.010:500.711:491.06:088:10Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:043.15:454.311:460.56:098:09Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:003.36:384.612:470.812:430.26:108:08Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:543.57:294.81:410.51:39-0.16:118:07Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:473.88:195.02:320.12:33-0.46:128:06New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:394.19:095.13:20-0.23:26-0.66:138:05New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:304.39:585.04:07-0.54:18-0.86:138:04New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:224.510:474.84:54-0.65:11-0.76:148:03Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:134.611:364.55:41-0.66:05-0.56:158:02Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:064.66:30-0.67:02-0.26:168:01Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:264.11:004.57:22-0.48:030.16:178:00First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:193.71:594.38:15-0.29:060.46:187:58First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:163.33:024.19:120.010:120.66:197:57First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:193.14:094.010:110.211:200.76:197:56First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:263.05:154.011:120.36:207:55Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:303.06:134.112:270.712:120.36:217:53Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:253.17:024.11:250.71:090.36:227:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:133.27:454.12:120.61:590.26:237:51Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:563.48:244.22:510.52:430.16:247:50Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:363.69:024.23:250.43:240.16:247:48Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:163.79:394.13:580.34:030.16:257:47Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:563.810:174.04:310.34:420.26:267:46Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:353.910:543.95:050.45:210.46:277:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:143.911:323.75:400.56:020.66:287:43Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:553.96:160.66:450.86:297:42Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:103.612:373.96:550.87:321.06:297:40Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:513.41:223.97:380.98:231.26:307:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:363.22:143.98:260.99:191.36:317:37Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:303.13:134.09:200.910:181.36:327:36Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:313.14:154.110:180.811:181.16:337:34Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:06 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 (7% 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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