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 48m at 1:43 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:48 am (3.2 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 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:473.79:023.93:16-0.13:290.15:486:26Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:253.69:404.03:54-0.14:040.25:476:27Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:033.510:194.04:330.14:400.35:456:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:413.411:003.95:150.25:190.45:446:28Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:223.211:443.95:590.46:020.55:426:29Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:073.16:490.56:510.65:416:30Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:333.812:583.07:430.67:460.65:396:31Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:303.81:583.08:400.68:470.55:386:32Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:333.93:033.29:400.59:500.35:366:33Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:374.04:063.410:400.310:540.05:356:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:384.15:053.811:370.011:56-0.35:346:35Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:354.36:004.212:32-0.35:326:35Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:294.46:534.512:55-0.71:23-0.75:316:36New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:214.47:454.81:51-1.02:12-0.95:296:37New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:124.38:364.92:45-1.13:00-1.05:286:38New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:024.29:264.93:37-1.13:47-0.95:276:39New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:523.910:174.74:29-1.04:36-0.85:256:40Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:423.611:084.55:22-0.75:26-0.55:246:41Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:333.36:17-0.36:19-0.15:236:42Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:004.212:273.17:140.07:150.25:216:43First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:563.81:252.98:130.38:150.45:206:43First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:563.62:282.89:120.59:150.65:196:44First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:003.43:322.910:100.610:160.75:176:45First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:003.34:273.011:030.711:140.65:166:46Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:523.45:143.311:490.65:156:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:373.45:563.512:060.512:290.55:146:48Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:183.57:363.812:520.42:060.46:137:49Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:573.58:154.02:340.22:420.36:117:50Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:373.68:554.13:130.13:180.26:107:51Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:163.69:344.33:520.13:540.26:097:52Full Moon30Wed
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 4:15 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 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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