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 2h 11m at 5:35 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:48 am (3.5 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 - Sep 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:103.51:444.18:010.78:491.06:347:32First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:023.42:434.28:560.79:501.06:357:31First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:033.33:464.39:550.610:520.96:367:29First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:093.44:504.410:570.411:540.76:367:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:133.65:514.612:000.26:377:26Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:133.96:474.812:530.31:02-0.26:387:25Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:094.27:404.91:480.02:01-0.56:397:23Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:034.58:325.02:40-0.42:56-0.76:407:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:554.79:224.93:28-0.63:49-0.86:407:20Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:474.910:114.64:15-0.74:42-0.76:417:19Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:374.911:004.45:02-0.65:34-0.56:427:17Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:274.811:484.05:49-0.56:27-0.26:437:16Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:184.56:38-0.27:220.26:447:14Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:383.71:104.37:290.18:200.56:457:13Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:303.32:064.08:230.59:200.86:457:11Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:263.13:073.89:190.710:221.06:467:10Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:293.04:113.710:180.911:231.16:477:08Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:323.05:113.711:160.96:487:07Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:293.16:013.812:181.112:120.96:497:05Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:173.46:443.91:041.01:020.86:497:04Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:003.67:244.01:430.91:480.66:507:02Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:403.88:034.12:190.72:300.56:517:01New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:204.18:414.22:540.63:100.46:526:59New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:594.29:204.23:290.43:490.36:536:57New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:394.49:584.14:040.44:290.46:546:56New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:194.510:374.04:400.45:100.46:546:54Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:594.511:173.85:180.45:530.66:556:53Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:424.55:590.56:410.76:566:51Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:003.712:284.46:440.67:330.86:576:50Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:483.51:204.47:360.78:300.96:586:48First Quarter30Tue
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 8:11 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 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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