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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 1:31 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:174.35:414.312:11-0.16:275:06Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:114.66:334.312:36-0.41:09-0.46:285:05Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:014.87:234.21:25-0.62:03-0.66:295:04Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:515.08:124.12:12-0.72:54-0.66:305:03Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:395.09:003.92:58-0.73:43-0.56:315:02Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:274.99:483.73:44-0.54:32-0.36:325:01Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:154.710:363.44:30-0.35:220.06:335:00Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:034.411:243.25:180.06:130.36:345:00Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:514.16:090.37:060.56:354:59Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:153.112:433.87:020.68:000.86:364:58Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:102.91:383.67:580.98:530.96:374:57Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:102.92:353.58:551.09:430.96:384:56Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:103.13:313.49:531.010:300.96:404:55Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:043.34:223.510:481.011:150.76:414:55Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:523.55:083.511:400.811:570.66:424:54Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:363.85:513.612:280.76:434:53Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:184.16:333.612:380.41:120.56:444:52Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:594.37:153.71:180.21:550.36:454:52New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:404.57:573.71:580.12:380.26:464:51New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:224.68:403.72:380.03:210.16:474:51New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:054.79:243.63:19-0.14:050.16:484:50Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:504.710:113.54:03-0.14:520.16:494:50Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:374.610:593.54:500.05:430.26:504:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:274.511:523.45:410.16:360.26:514:49Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:204.36:380.27:320.26:524:48First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:513.41:194.17:400.38:300.26:534:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:553.42:213.98:450.39:270.06:544:48First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:013.63:243.89:510.210:24-0.16:554:47Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:043.94:243.710:560.111:19-0.36:564:47Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:024.15:203.711:59-0.16:574:47Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 4:29 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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