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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 6:25 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 11:43 am (3.5 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 - Jun 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:533.66:294.712:340.112:41-0.35:448:18Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:503.67:245.01:35-0.21:36-0.65:448:18Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:453.78:185.22:33-0.52:30-0.85:448:19Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:403.79:125.23:27-0.63:23-0.95:448:20Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:343.710:055.14:20-0.74:16-0.95:438:20Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:283.610:574.95:12-0.75:09-0.85:438:21Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:213.611:484.66:04-0.56:03-0.55:438:21Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:143.56:56-0.37:00-0.25:438:22Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:394.21:083.47:48-0.17:580.15:438:22Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:303.82:043.38:390.18:570.45:438:23Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:223.53:023.39:290.29:570.65:438:23Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:173.24:003.410:170.410:570.85:428:24Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:123.04:553.511:040.511:560.85:438:24Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:062.95:443.711:500.55:438:25Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:552.96:293.812:510.812:360.55:438:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:412.97:124.01:390.71:210.45:438:25Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:253.07:544.22:220.62:040.35:438:26New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:093.18:364.33:020.52:470.25:438:26New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:523.29:174.43:410.43:280.25:438:26New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:343.29:594.44:190.34:090.25:438:26New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:173.310:394.44:580.34:500.25:448:27Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:593.411:204.35:380.35:340.35:448:27Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:423.46:200.36:200.45:448:27Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:024.212:283.57:030.37:110.55:448:27Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:464.01:173.67:490.28:070.55:458:27First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:343.82:113.88:370.29:060.65:458:27First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:273.63:094.09:280.110:080.55:458:27First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:263.54:114.210:220.011:120.45:468:27First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:283.45:124.411:18-0.15:468:27Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:303.36:114.712:170.212:17-0.35:478:27Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 3:04 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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