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 1h 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 - Jul 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:293.47:084.91:200.01:15-0.55:478:27Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:263.58:035.02:19-0.22:13-0.75:488:27Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:223.58:565.03:13-0.43:07-0.85:488:27Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:163.69:484.94:04-0.54:00-0.85:498:27Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:093.710:374.74:53-0.54:52-0.75:498:27Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:593.711:244.45:40-0.55:43-0.55:508:26Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:493.76:27-0.36:35-0.25:508:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:104.112:383.67:13-0.17:290.25:518:26Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:563.71:273.57:590.18:230.55:528:25Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:423.42:193.58:440.39:190.85:528:25Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:323.13:143.59:300.510:161.05:538:25Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:252.94:103.510:170.611:131.15:538:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:212.85:053.611:060.75:548:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:152.85:553.812:101.111:56 AM0.65:558:23Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:062.96:434.01:031.012:450.55:558:23Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:543.07:274.21:500.81:330.45:568:22Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:393.28:104.32:320.72:190.35:578:22New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:243.38:524.43:120.53:030.15:588:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:073.59:334.53:520.33:460.05:588:21New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:513.610:144.54:310.24:300.05:598:20New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:343.810:564.45:100.15:140.06:008:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:193.911:384.35:510.06:020.16:018:19Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:054.06:340.06:530.26:018:18Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:224.112:544.17:200.07:490.46:028:17First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:103.81:484.18:090.18:490.56:038:16First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:043.52:474.29:020.19:520.66:048:16First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:043.33:514.39:590.010:570.66:058:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:083.24:564.410:580.06:058:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:133.25:584.512:030.412:00-0.16:068:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:153.36:564.71:070.31:02-0.36:078:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:133.47:504.72:050.02:00-0.56:088:11Full Moon31Tue
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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