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 2h 46m 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 - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:233.23:074.39:140.610:210.96:586:48Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:333.24:164.310:210.511:250.76:596:46Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:443.45:214.311:290.47:006:45Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:473.76:184.312:230.512:340.27:016:43Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:424.17:094.31:160.21:350.07:026:42Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:324.47:564.32:030.02:29-0.27:036:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:194.68:414.12:47-0.23:19-0.27:036:39New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:044.79:244.03:28-0.24:05-0.27:046:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:484.710:073.84:08-0.24:500.07:056:36New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:314.610:493.54:480.05:350.27:066:34Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:154.511:323.35:290.26:200.57:076:33Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:004.36:120.57:080.87:086:31Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:163.112:474.06:580.87:591.17:096:30First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:043.01:383.87:481.08:531.37:106:29First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:572.92:343.78:431.29:481.47:116:27First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:562.93:343.69:401.310:401.47:126:26First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:583.04:313.710:381.211:291.37:136:25First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:553.25:223.711:351.17:136:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:453.56:073.812:141.112:290.97:146:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:303.96:503.912:560.81:190.77:156:21Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:134.37:334.01:370.62:070.47:166:19Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:564.68:154.02:170.32:530.27:176:18Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:394.88:584.02:580.13:390.17:186:17Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:245.09:433.93:400.04:250.07:196:16Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:105.110:303.84:23-0.15:130.17:206:14Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:595.011:193.65:09-0.16:050.27:216:13Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:514.911:113.44:590.06:010.46:225:12Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:464.75:550.27:000.56:235:11Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:093.312:464.46:570.38:020.66:245:10Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:133.31:504.28:030.49:030.56:255:09Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:233.32:574.09:110.510:020.46:265:07Third Quarter31Thu
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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