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 6h 08m 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 - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:313.75:033.811:260.411:550.36:087:53Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:283.85:584.212:190.16:077:54Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:233.96:524.612:560.01:11-0.26:057:54Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:163.97:444.91:54-0.42:03-0.56:047:55Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:084.08:365.22:49-0.72:53-0.86:037:56Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:003.99:295.23:42-0.83:44-0.96:027:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:533.810:215.24:35-0.94:35-0.96:017:58Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:463.711:145.05:28-0.75:27-0.76:007:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:393.66:23-0.56:22-0.55:598:00Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:084.712:343.47:19-0.37:20-0.25:588:01Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:034.31:323.38:16-0.18:220.15:588:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:003.92:343.29:130.19:250.35:578:02Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:003.63:393.210:090.310:290.55:568:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:023.44:413.311:020.411:320.65:558:04Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:593.25:343.511:510.45:548:05Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:503.16:203.712:320.612:360.45:538:06Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:353.17:013.91:240.51:180.45:538:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:173.17:414.02:090.41:580.35:528:07Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:573.28:204.22:490.32:370.25:518:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:383.29:014.23:270.33:160.25:508:09New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:193.29:414.34:050.33:540.25:508:10New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:003.210:224.34:430.34:330.35:498:11New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:413.211:024.25:220.45:130.45:498:11Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:233.211:434.26:030.55:550.55:488:12Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:053.26:460.56:410.65:478:13Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:264.112:513.27:310.67:320.75:478:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:113.91:413.38:180.68:270.75:468:14First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:013.82:363.59:080.59:270.75:468:15First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:573.73:363.79:590.310:290.65:458:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:563.64:354.010:510.111:320.45:458:16Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:553.65:334.411:46-0.15:458:17Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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