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 5h 06m 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 - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:454.76:074.212:06-0.212:45-0.36:275:06Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:375.06:594.112:57-0.51:40-0.56:285:05New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:285.27:494.11:47-0.72:33-0.66:295:04New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:195.28:403.92:35-0.83:24-0.66:305:03New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:105.19:303.73:23-0.74:15-0.46:315:02Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:004.910:203.54:12-0.55:07-0.26:325:01Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:504.611:103.35:02-0.26:000.16:335:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:404.35:550.16:540.46:345:00Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:033.212:333.96:510.47:490.66:354:59First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:593.01:283.77:490.78:430.86:364:58First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:003.02:263.58:490.99:340.86:374:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:013.13:223.39:481.010:210.86:384:56First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:573.34:143.310:451.011:050.76:404:55Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:453.55:003.311:380.911:470.66:414:55Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:293.85:433.412:260.76:424:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:104.06:243.412:270.51:090.66:434:53Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:504.27:063.51:070.31:510.46:444:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:314.47:473.51:460.22:310.36:454:52Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:124.58:283.52:260.13:120.36:464:51Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:544.69:113.43:060.13:540.36:474:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:374.69:543.43:470.14:370.36:484:50Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:214.510:403.44:310.25:240.46:494:50Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:074.411:303.35:200.26:140.46:504:49Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:574.36:130.37:060.46:514:49Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:243.412:504.17:130.48:000.36:524:48Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:243.51:493.98:160.48:550.26:534:48Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:283.62:513.79:210.49:500.06:544:48Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:323.93:523.610:260.210:45-0.26:554:47Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:324.24:503.611:310.011:40-0.56:564:47Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:284.55:463.612:32-0.26:574:47Waning Crescent30Sun
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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