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 5h 07m 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 - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:574.06:244.112:180.112:520.06:087:52Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:504.17:174.51:19-0.21:42-0.36:077:53Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:424.18:084.92:17-0.62:30-0.66:067:54Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:334.08:595.13:12-0.83:17-0.86:057:55Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:243.99:505.24:05-0.94:05-0.86:047:56Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:153.710:415.04:58-0.84:53-0.76:037:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:063.411:334.85:51-0.65:44-0.56:027:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:583.26:46-0.36:37-0.26:017:58Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:274.512:523.07:440.07:350.16:007:59Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:234.11:512.98:440.38:370.45:598:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:233.82:552.89:450.59:410.65:588:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:273.54:022.910:420.610:450.75:578:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:303.45:033.011:340.711:470.75:568:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:243.35:523.312:200.65:558:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:103.36:343.512:430.612:590.65:548:04Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:513.27:123.81:330.51:360.55:548:05Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:313.27:514.02:160.42:110.45:538:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:103.28:294.22:560.32:470.35:528:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:493.29:084.33:340.33:230.35:518:08New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:293.29:484.34:130.34:000.35:518:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:103.110:294.34:520.34:390.45:508:09New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:503.111:114.35:330.45:190.55:498:10Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:323.011:554.26:170.56:020.55:498:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:173.07:040.66:510.65:488:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:424.11:063.07:550.77:460.75:488:12Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:334.02:023.08:470.68:460.75:478:13First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:293.93:033.29:400.59:500.65:478:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:283.84:063.510:330.310:540.45:468:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:293.85:053.911:250.111:590.25:468:15Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:273.76:014.312:18-0.15:458:16Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:223.76:554.71:02-0.11:10-0.45:458:17Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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