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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:41 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 7:28 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Apr 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:253.311:503.96:06-0.36:12-0.15:496:25Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:133.06:590.17:030.25:486:26First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:413.61:062.87:540.47:570.55:466:27First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:383.42:032.78:510.78:540.65:456:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:383.33:052.79:480.89:510.75:436:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:403.34:032.810:430.810:480.75:426:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:353.34:553.111:330.811:420.55:406:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:233.55:403.312:160.65:396:31Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:063.66:233.612:300.412:560.55:386:32Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:473.77:033.81:150.21:340.35:366:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:273.87:444.11:570.02:120.15:356:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:073.88:244.22:37-0.12:490.05:336:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:473.89:054.33:18-0.23:270.05:326:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:283.79:474.44:01-0.24:070.05:306:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:103.610:314.44:45-0.14:490.15:296:37Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:543.511:184.35:330.05:360.15:286:38Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:433.46:250.26:280.25:266:39Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:104.212:373.37:210.37:260.35:256:40Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:084.11:383.28:200.38:290.35:246:41Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:114.02:443.39:210.39:340.25:226:42Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:174.03:503.510:210.110:400.05:216:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:214.04:513.811:20-0.111:44-0.25:206:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:194.05:474.112:15-0.35:186:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:134.16:394.412:44-0.51:06-0.55:176:45Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:044.07:284.61:39-0.71:54-0.75:166:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:533.98:164.62:30-0.82:39-0.75:156:47New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:403.89:024.63:19-0.83:24-0.65:136:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:263.69:484.54:06-0.64:08-0.55:126:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:123.411:344.35:53-0.45:53-0.26:117:50Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:573.26:41-0.16:390.16:107:51Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 11:04 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 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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