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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 59m at 9:41 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:29 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Mar 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:593.79:123.63:20-0.33:440.06:345:57New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:353.69:493.73:58-0.24:170.06:325:58Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:103.510:273.84:38-0.14:510.16:315:59Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:473.311:083.85:210.15:280.26:296:00Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:263.111:533.86:080.36:100.36:286:01Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:112.97:000.46:580.36:276:02First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:463.71:052.77:590.67:550.36:256:03First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:493.72:102.69:030.78:590.26:246:04First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:593.83:202.710:100.610:070.16:226:05First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:084.04:282.911:160.411:14-0.26:216:06Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:114.26:293.31:160.07:197:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:074.37:263.61:18-0.62:09-0.37:187:08Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:004.48:184.02:17-0.92:57-0.67:167:09Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:494.49:094.33:12-1.13:42-0.97:157:09Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:374.29:584.44:04-1.24:25-0.97:137:10Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:234.010:454.54:55-1.15:09-0.97:127:11Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:093.711:324.35:45-0.85:52-0.67:117:12Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:543.36:37-0.56:38-0.37:097:13Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:204.112:413.07:30-0.17:260.07:087:14Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:103.81:302.78:260.38:180.37:067:15Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:063.52:252.59:250.79:150.57:057:16Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:093.33:282.410:290.910:160.77:037:17Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:183.24:342.411:331.011:180.77:027:18Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:223.35:342.612:311.07:007:19Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:143.46:232.912:170.61:160.86:597:19Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:573.57:063.11:100.41:530.76:577:20Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:353.67:463.41:560.22:260.56:567:21Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:133.78:253.72:380.12:590.36:547:22New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:503.79:043.93:18-0.13:320.26:537:23New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:273.69:424.13:57-0.14:060.16:517:24New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:053.610:214.24:37-0.14:410.16:507:25New Moon31Sat
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 12:35 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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