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 5h 26m 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 - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:513.85:164.311:390.16:275:06Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:454.26:084.212:13-0.112:39-0.16:285:05Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:354.56:564.11:01-0.31:34-0.36:295:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:234.77:434.01:46-0.42:25-0.46:305:03New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:094.88:293.82:29-0.53:13-0.46:315:02New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:544.89:143.63:12-0.44:00-0.26:325:01New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:404.79:593.43:54-0.24:470.06:335:00Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:254.510:453.14:370.15:350.36:344:59Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:114.211:323.05:230.36:250.66:354:59Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:004.06:120.67:180.96:364:58First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:222.812:523.77:050.98:121.06:374:57First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:182.71:493.68:011.09:041.16:394:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:192.82:473.58:591.19:541.16:404:55First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:193.03:413.59:571.110:401.06:414:55First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:123.24:313.510:521.011:230.86:424:54Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:593.55:163.611:440.86:434:53Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:423.95:583.712:040.612:330.66:444:52Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:244.26:403.712:440.31:190.46:454:52Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:054.57:233.71:240.12:040.26:464:51Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:484.78:063.72:040.02:490.06:474:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:324.88:513.62:45-0.13:340.06:484:50Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:184.99:373.53:28-0.24:220.06:494:50Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:064.810:263.44:14-0.25:130.16:504:49Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:564.711:193.25:05-0.16:070.26:514:49Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:504.56:000.17:050.36:524:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:163.212:484.37:020.28:040.36:534:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:203.21:514.18:070.39:030.26:544:48Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:283.32:553.99:150.310:000.16:554:47Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:353.53:573.710:220.210:55-0.16:564:47Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:363.84:543.611:280.111:46-0.36:574:47Waning 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 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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