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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 10:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:433.54:572.611:460.611:360.17:065:28Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:353.85:492.712:410.47:055:29Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:254.16:382.912:29-0.21:300.17:045:30Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:144.37:273.21:20-0.52:17-0.27:035:31Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:014.58:153.42:10-0.83:02-0.47:025:32Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:484.69:043.62:59-1.03:46-0.67:015:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:344.59:533.73:48-1.04:31-0.77:005:35Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:214.410:433.84:39-1.05:16-0.76:595:36Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:084.011:343.95:33-0.86:04-0.76:585:37Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:573.66:31-0.56:53-0.56:575:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:293.812:503.27:32-0.27:46-0.46:565:39Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:283.81:482.88:360.08:42-0.26:555:40Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:343.72:542.69:450.29:42-0.16:545:41Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:433.74:022.510:560.310:45-0.16:535:42Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:503.75:062.512:060.26:525:43Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:503.86:012.61:040.16:505:44Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:413.96:502.812:45-0.31:520.06:495:45Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:273.97:342.91:36-0.52:32-0.16:485:46New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:083.98:163.12:21-0.63:08-0.16:475:47New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:463.98:563.23:02-0.63:42-0.16:465:48New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:243.89:353.33:42-0.54:15-0.16:445:49New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:003.610:143.44:22-0.34:490.06:435:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:373.410:543.45:02-0.15:230.16:425:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:143.211:343.45:440.15:590.36:405:52Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:533.06:290.46:380.56:395:53Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:173.312:362.77:170.67:210.66:385:54First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:063.31:242.68:100.88:100.76:365:55First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:023.32:222.59:080.99:050.66:355:56First Quarter28Thu
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 1:07 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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