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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 56m at 11:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:47 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:473.52:223.78:430.79:191.06:088:11Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:373.33:183.89:310.710:181.06:098:10Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:353.24:174.110:230.611:200.96:098:09Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:363.25:174.411:200.46:108:08Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:363.36:154.712:230.612:190.16:118:07Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:343.47:114.91:240.31:18-0.26:128:06Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:303.68:065.12:200.02:15-0.56:138:05New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:253.88:595.23:13-0.23:11-0.76:148:04New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:204.09:525.24:04-0.54:05-0.96:148:03New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:134.110:435.04:53-0.64:59-0.86:158:02Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:064.211:334.75:42-0.55:54-0.66:168:01Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:594.26:31-0.46:51-0.36:177:59Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:224.312:524.27:20-0.37:500.06:187:58Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun1:133.81:474.08:110.08:520.46:197:57First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:063.42:463.99:030.29:560.76:197:56First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:043.13:493.89:560.411:020.86:207:55First Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:072.94:523.810:510.66:217:53Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:082.85:493.912:080.911:47 AM0.76:227:52Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:032.86:394.01:080.912:410.66:237:51Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:503.07:234.11:560.81:310.56:247:50Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:333.18:044.22:360.82:160.46:247:48Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:143.38:434.33:100.72:570.36:257:47Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:553.59:214.33:440.63:370.36:267:46Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:353.69:594.34:170.54:160.36:277:44Full Moon24Wed
25Thu10:143.710:364.24:510.54:550.46:287:43Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:533.811:134.15:250.55:350.56:297:41Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:323.911:503.96:010.66:180.66:297:40Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:133.96:380.77:050.86:307:39Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:303.712:574.07:190.77:560.96:317:37Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:143.51:474.08:050.88:531.06:327:36Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:053.32:454.18:570.89:541.06:337:34Third Quarter31Wed
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 2:11 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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