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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 5:28 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Oct 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:103.66:344.012:431.112:540.86:596:47Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:543.97:174.21:260.81:420.67:006:45Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:374.27:584.32:060.62:280.47:016:44New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:194.58:404.32:460.33:120.27:016:42New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:024.79:234.33:260.13:570.17:026:41New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:464.910:064.24:070.04:420.07:036:39New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:325.010:524.04:490.05:300.17:046:38Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:194.911:403.95:350.06:220.27:056:36Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:104.86:240.17:170.47:066:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:313.71:054.77:190.38:170.67:076:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:293.52:054.58:200.49:190.67:086:32First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:333.43:114.39:240.510:210.67:096:31First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:423.54:184.210:310.411:230.57:096:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:503.65:214.211:380.37:106:28Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:513.96:174.212:200.312:410.27:116:26Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:444.27:074.11:120.11:400.07:126:25Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:334.47:534.12:00-0.12:32-0.17:136:24Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:184.68:384.02:44-0.23:19-0.27:146:22Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:024.69:203.83:25-0.24:04-0.17:156:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:444.610:033.74:05-0.24:470.07:166:20Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:274.510:453.54:450.05:290.27:176:18Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:104.411:283.45:260.26:130.57:186:17Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:534.26:080.56:590.87:196:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:123.212:394.06:530.77:471.07:206:15Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:593.11:273.87:421.08:371.27:216:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:503.02:203.78:351.19:281.27:226:12Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:463.03:163.69:311.210:181.27:236:11Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:453.14:123.610:271.211:081.17:246:10Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:423.45:043.711:241.111:550.97:256:09Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:333.75:533.812:180.97:266:08Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:204.06:393.912:410.61:110.67:276:07Waning Crescent31Thu
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 8:24 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 9% 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 (9% 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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