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 3h 08m at 10:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:503.511:184.85:34-0.15:27-0.35:478:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:413.56:24-0.16:22-0.25:478:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:084.612:353.67:15-0.17:200.05:488:27Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:594.41:313.68:07-0.18:220.15:488:27First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:544.02:323.79:00-0.19:260.35:498:27First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:513.73:343.99:53-0.110:320.45:508:26First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:523.44:374.010:460.011:390.45:508:26Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:533.25:364.211:40-0.15:518:26Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:523.16:314.312:440.312:34-0.15:518:25Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:463.07:214.41:450.21:27-0.15:528:25Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:373.08:104.52:380.12:18-0.25:538:25Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:253.08:564.53:250.13:05-0.25:538:24Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:113.19:404.44:080.13:50-0.15:548:24Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:553.110:234.34:490.24:330.05:558:23Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:393.211:044.25:290.25:160.15:558:23Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:223.211:454.06:080.46:000.35:568:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:053.26:470.56:450.55:578:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:263.812:493.27:270.67:330.85:578:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:073.61:353.38:070.78:231.05:588:21Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:513.32:243.38:480.89:161.15:598:20Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:383.13:163.59:310.810:111.26:008:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:313.04:113.610:170.811:081.16:008:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:262.95:053.911:070.76:018:18Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:213.05:584.212:061.011:59 AM0.66:028:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:143.16:494.51:030.812:530.46:038:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:063.27:404.71:570.51:460.16:048:16Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:573.48:304.92:480.32:38-0.26:048:15New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:483.69:205.13:360.03:30-0.46:058:14New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:393.810:105.14:24-0.24:21-0.66:068:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:313.910:594.95:11-0.35:14-0.66:078:12Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:234.011:484.75:59-0.46:08-0.46:088:11Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 1:32 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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