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 3h 38m 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 - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:234.19:454.23:59-0.14:15-0.26:347:32Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:054.210:264.04:37-0.14:580.06:357:30Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:474.211:063.85:140.15:410.26:367:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:294.111:463.65:520.36:250.56:377:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:124.06:320.57:110.86:387:26Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:283.412:573.97:140.77:591.16:387:24Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:123.21:463.88:000.98:521.36:397:23Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:023.02:413.78:501.19:471.56:407:21Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:582.93:413.79:441.210:431.56:417:20Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:593.04:393.810:401.111:381.46:427:18Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:573.15:334.011:371.06:427:17Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:503.46:214.212:301.212:320.76:437:15Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:393.77:074.41:170.91:240.56:447:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:264.17:514.62:010.52:140.26:457:12New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:114.48:364.62:440.23:02-0.16:467:11New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:574.79:204.63:26-0.13:50-0.26:477:09New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:444.910:064.54:09-0.24:39-0.36:477:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:325.010:534.34:52-0.35:29-0.26:487:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:215.011:424.05:39-0.36:220.06:497:04Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:144.96:29-0.17:200.26:507:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:343.71:104.77:240.18:210.56:517:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:313.52:124.58:240.39:260.76:517:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:353.33:204.39:280.410:320.76:526:58First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:463.34:294.210:340.411:370.76:536:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:563.45:334.211:400.46:546:55Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:573.66:284.212:360.512:440.36:556:54Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:493.87:154.11:270.41:400.26:566:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:354.07:574.12:110.22:300.16:576:51Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:174.28:374.02:500.13:140.06:576:49Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:574.39:173.93:270.13:550.16:586:48Full 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 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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