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 2h 19m at 5:15 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 am (3.7 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 - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:263.411:474.36:050.36:010.35:448:18Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:113.46:510.36:510.45:448:18Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:324.21:003.47:390.37:460.55:448:19Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:214.11:553.58:290.28:450.55:438:19First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:153.92:533.79:210.29:470.45:438:20First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:143.73:553.910:150.010:510.35:438:21First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:153.64:564.211:09-0.111:550.25:438:21Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:153.65:544.512:05-0.35:438:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:143.66:504.812:58-0.11:01-0.55:438:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:103.67:444.91:58-0.31:56-0.75:438:23Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:043.68:375.02:54-0.52:50-0.85:428:23Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:583.69:284.93:46-0.63:41-0.85:428:24Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:503.610:184.84:36-0.64:32-0.75:428:24Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:413.511:074.65:25-0.55:22-0.55:428:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:303.411:544.36:13-0.36:13-0.25:428:25Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:203.47:02-0.17:050.15:438:25Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:413.91:103.37:490.17:590.45:438:25Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:283.62:013.38:360.38:540.75:438:26Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:173.32:553.39:220.59:500.95:438:26Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:093.13:503.310:080.610:461.05:438:26Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:033.04:443.510:530.611:411.05:438:26Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:562.95:343.711:400.65:448:27Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:463.06:213.912:350.912:270.55:448:27Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:343.07:064.11:250.81:140.45:448:27Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:203.17:494.32:100.61:590.35:448:27Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:053.38:334.42:530.52:440.15:458:27New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:493.49:164.63:350.33:270.05:458:27New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:343.59:594.64:170.24:110.05:468:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:193.610:424.64:590.14:560.05:468:27Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:043.611:264.55:420.05:430.05:468:27Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 7:52 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 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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