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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 52m at 6:25 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:12 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:133.64:373.111:110.811:220.56:487:26First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:113.75:343.412:050.56:467:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:043.96:273.812:220.212:570.26:457:28Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:554.17:174.21:19-0.21:46-0.26:437:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:454.28:074.62:14-0.52:34-0.56:427:30Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:344.28:574.93:07-0.83:21-0.86:407:30Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:234.29:485.03:58-1.04:08-0.96:397:31Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:134.010:395.04:50-1.04:56-0.96:387:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:043.811:314.95:43-0.85:47-0.86:367:33Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:563.66:38-0.66:40-0.56:357:34Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:254.612:503.37:36-0.37:38-0.36:337:35Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:234.31:493.18:360.08:410.06:327:36Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:253.92:553.09:390.29:460.26:307:37Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:323.74:053.010:410.310:520.36:297:37Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:393.55:103.211:410.411:580.36:287:38Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:393.46:053.312:340.36:267:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:293.46:503.612:580.21:200.36:257:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:123.47:303.81:490.12:000.26:247:41Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:513.48:093.92:330.02:370.16:227:42New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:303.48:474.13:130.03:120.16:217:43New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:083.49:264.23:500.03:470.16:207:44New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:473.310:064.24:280.04:230.26:187:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:263.310:464.15:050.25:000.36:177:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:063.211:264.05:450.35:390.46:167:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:463.16:260.56:210.66:157:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:083.912:293.07:100.77:060.76:147:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:523.81:153.07:580.87:570.86:127:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:413.72:073.08:480.88:530.86:117:50First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:343.73:053.29:400.89:520.76:107:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:323.74:053.410:330.610:530.66:097:52First Quarter30Mon
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 9:18 pm — 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 17% 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 Waxing Crescent (17% 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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