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 : 10:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 19m at 3:44 am (3.2 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 - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:403.22:184.28:270.59:410.86:596:46First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:432.93:254.09:290.810:491.07:006:45First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:542.94:363.910:330.911:551.07:016:43First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:032.95:383.911:370.97:016:42Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:593.16:263.912:511.012:360.87:026:41Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:433.37:074.01:330.91:270.77:036:39Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:223.67:444.02:080.82:100.67:046:38Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:593.88:204.02:390.62:500.57:056:36Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:364.08:564.03:100.53:280.47:066:35Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:134.29:333.93:410.54:060.47:076:33Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:514.310:103.84:140.54:440.57:086:32Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:294.410:473.64:470.65:240.67:096:30Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:074.411:263.45:220.76:060.87:096:29Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:484.36:000.86:520.97:106:28Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:073.312:334.26:430.97:431.17:116:26Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:523.11:244.27:331.08:401.27:126:25Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:473.02:244.18:311.09:411.27:136:24Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:513.03:294.29:351.010:411.07:146:22Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:593.24:344.310:410.811:400.77:156:21Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:033.55:344.411:460.57:166:20Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:023.96:294.512:350.412:490.17:176:18Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:554.47:214.61:260.01:49-0.27:186:17Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:474.88:114.52:15-0.32:45-0.57:196:16New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:375.19:004.43:01-0.63:38-0.67:206:15New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:275.29:494.13:47-0.74:30-0.67:216:14New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:175.210:393.84:32-0.65:22-0.47:226:12Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:075.011:283.65:19-0.46:16-0.27:236:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:584.811:203.35:09-0.16:120.26:245:10Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:514.46:020.27:110.56:255:09First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:143.012:484.16:590.58:130.86:265:08First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:142.81:513.88:000.89:160.96:275:07First 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 7:09 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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