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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 11:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 00m at 4:30 pm (4.2 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:583.98:052.82:08-0.43:030.07:065:27New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:373.98:462.92:48-0.43:380.07:055:28New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:163.99:263.03:27-0.44:120.07:055:29New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:533.810:053.14:06-0.34:460.17:045:30Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:303.610:453.14:46-0.15:220.27:035:32Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:073.511:263.15:280.15:590.37:025:33Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:453.26:120.36:370.37:015:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:083.212:263.07:000.57:190.47:005:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:553.21:132.87:530.68:050.46:595:36First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:493.32:072.78:510.78:560.46:585:37First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:493.43:082.69:520.69:530.26:575:38First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:513.74:102.710:560.510:530.06:565:39Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:524.05:092.911:580.211:53-0.36:555:40Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:494.36:063.112:56-0.16:545:41Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:444.67:003.412:51-0.71:49-0.46:525:42Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:374.77:533.61:47-1.12:39-0.76:515:43Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:284.88:463.82:41-1.33:27-0.96:505:44Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:184.79:374.03:33-1.44:13-1.06:495:45Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:064.410:294.04:27-1.35:01-1.06:485:46Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:554.111:204.05:21-1.15:49-0.86:475:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:443.66:18-0.76:38-0.66:455:48Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:133.912:353.27:18-0.37:30-0.46:445:49Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:113.71:312.88:200.08:25-0.16:435:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:133.52:332.59:270.39:220.16:415:52Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:213.43:402.410:370.510:230.26:405:53Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:293.44:432.411:450.511:240.26:395:54Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:273.55:362.512:420.56:375:54Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:153.66:212.712:190.11:260.46:365:55Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:573.77:022.91:07-0.12:020.36:355:56New Moon29Wed
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 8:03 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 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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