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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 5:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 10:42 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:593.69:164.13:35-0.43:42-0.25:496:25New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:383.510:574.05:15-0.35:19-0.16:487:26Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:183.311:383.95:550.05:580.16:467:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:593.26:380.26:390.46:457:28Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:213.812:413.07:220.57:230.66:437:29Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:063.61:272.98:100.78:120.76:427:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:563.52:192.89:000.99:050.86:407:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:513.43:162.89:531.010:010.96:397:31First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:493.44:153.010:470.910:590.76:377:32First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:463.55:113.311:390.811:560.56:367:33Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:393.76:033.612:300.56:347:34Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:293.86:514.012:520.21:190.26:337:35Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:174.07:394.41:45-0.12:06-0.16:327:36Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:054.18:274.72:36-0.42:52-0.46:307:37Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:524.19:154.93:26-0.73:37-0.66:297:38Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:414.110:055.04:16-0.84:24-0.76:287:38Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:304.010:555.05:06-0.85:12-0.76:267:39Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:203.811:484.85:59-0.76:04-0.66:257:40Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:133.66:54-0.46:59-0.46:237:41Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:424.61:093.47:53-0.27:58-0.26:227:42Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:404.32:103.38:530.09:020.06:217:43Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:444.03:173.29:550.110:080.26:207:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:503.74:263.310:560.211:140.26:187:45Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:563.65:293.411:540.26:177:46Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:543.56:223.612:190.212:470.16:167:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:443.57:083.81:180.11:340.06:157:47Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:283.57:504.02:090.02:160.06:137:48Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:103.48:304.12:54-0.12:55-0.16:127:49New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:503.49:094.23:35-0.13:32-0.16:117:50New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:303.49:494.24:13-0.14:090.06:107:51New Moon30Sun
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 8:04 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 94% 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 (94% 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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