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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 5:13 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:364.99:573.53:48-0.94:43-0.66:594:46Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:264.710:483.34:39-0.75:35-0.47:004:46Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:174.311:403.15:31-0.46:29-0.17:004:46Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:084.06:260.07:230.17:014:46First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:353.01:013.67:230.38:160.37:024:46First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:332.91:563.48:220.59:080.47:034:46First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:342.92:533.29:220.79:560.57:044:46First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:333.13:473.110:200.710:420.57:054:46Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:253.34:363.111:160.711:260.47:054:46Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:103.55:223.112:070.67:064:46Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:533.76:053.112:080.312:530.57:074:46Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:343.96:473.212:490.11:350.37:084:47Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:154.17:293.21:290.02:160.27:084:47Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:564.38:113.22:09-0.12:560.17:094:47Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:374.38:543.22:49-0.13:360.17:104:47Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:194.49:363.23:30-0.14:180.17:104:48Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:024.310:203.24:12-0.15:030.17:114:48Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:454.311:073.24:580.05:490.17:124:48Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:314.111:573.25:480.16:380.17:124:49Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:214.06:430.27:300.17:134:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:533.31:163.87:430.28:230.07:134:50Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:533.42:153.68:460.29:18-0.27:144:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:573.63:173.59:510.110:13-0.47:144:51Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:593.94:173.410:560.011:10-0.67:144:52Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:584.25:153.412:00-0.37:154:52Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:534.56:113.412:05-0.812:59-0.57:154:53Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:474.67:043.412:59-1.01:55-0.77:164:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:394.77:563.41:51-1.12:46-0.87:164:54New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:294.78:463.32:41-1.13:35-0.87:164:55New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:184.59:363.33:30-1.14:23-0.77:164:56Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:054.310:253.14:18-0.95:10-0.57:164:56Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:06 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 7% 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 (7% 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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