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 44m at 6:29 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:314.310:473.34:440.35:300.67:286:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:124.211:283.25:220.56:120.87:296:04Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:544.16:030.76:560.97:306:03Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:113.111:573.15:480.96:431.16:315:02Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:243.96:371.07:321.16:325:01Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:483.11:153.87:321.18:221.16:335:00Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:453.22:113.78:301.19:130.96:344:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:443.43:083.89:290.910:040.76:354:59Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:423.74:033.810:300.710:550.46:364:58Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:364.14:563.911:290.411:460.06:374:57Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:284.55:484.012:260.16:384:56Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:194.96:394.012:36-0.31:21-0.36:394:55New Moon12Mon
13Tue7:105.27:304.01:26-0.62:15-0.56:414:55New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:025.38:224.02:16-0.83:07-0.66:424:54New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:545.39:153.93:06-0.94:00-0.66:434:53Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:475.210:093.73:58-0.84:53-0.56:444:52Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:414.911:043.64:52-0.65:49-0.36:454:52Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:364.65:49-0.46:47-0.16:464:51Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:013.412:324.26:500.07:450.16:474:51First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:033.31:323.87:540.28:430.26:484:50First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:093.32:343.59:000.49:380.36:494:50First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:163.43:353.310:060.510:310.36:504:49Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:163.54:293.211:090.611:190.36:514:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:053.75:173.112:060.56:524:48Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:483.95:593.112:030.212:540.46:534:48Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:284.06:403.112:440.21:360.46:544:47Full Moon26Mon
27Tue7:084.17:203.21:240.12:150.36:554:47Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:474.28:013.22:020.12:520.36:564:47Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:274.28:423.22:400.13:290.36:574:47Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:084.29:233.23:180.14:070.46:584:46Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 9:06 am — 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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