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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 6:44 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:05 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Aug 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:233.812:523.97:160.47:470.76:088:11Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:063.51:424.08:000.58:440.86:098:10Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:553.32:394.18:510.49:450.96:098:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:543.13:424.29:460.410:500.86:108:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:593.14:474.410:470.311:560.76:118:07Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:053.15:504.611:500.06:128:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:083.36:504.81:000.412:53-0.26:138:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:073.57:455.01:590.11:54-0.56:148:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:033.88:385.02:52-0.22:51-0.76:148:03New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:574.09:284.93:41-0.43:45-0.86:158:02New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:494.210:174.74:27-0.54:38-0.76:168:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:404.311:034.45:12-0.55:30-0.56:177:59Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:294.311:494.05:57-0.46:23-0.26:187:58Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:184.26:42-0.27:170.26:197:57Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:353.61:074.17:280.18:130.56:197:56First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:223.32:003.98:160.49:110.96:207:55First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:143.02:573.79:070.610:121.16:217:53First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:112.74:003.710:000.811:161.36:227:52First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:122.75:023.710:550.96:237:51Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:122.75:563.812:171.311:51 AM0.96:247:49Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:052.96:434.01:101.212:450.76:247:48Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:523.17:254.11:521.01:340.66:257:47Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:353.38:054.22:290.92:180.46:267:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:173.68:434.33:030.73:000.36:277:44Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:573.89:214.33:370.53:410.26:287:43Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:374.09:584.34:110.44:210.26:297:41Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:174.110:364.14:460.35:030.36:297:40Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:584.311:154.05:220.35:470.46:307:39Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:404.311:563.86:010.36:350.56:317:37Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:264.46:430.47:280.76:327:36Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:413.51:174.37:310.58:260.96:337:34Third Quarter31Sat
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 9:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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