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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 34m at 6:02 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:23 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Oct 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:083.56:374.312:490.512:510.36:596:46Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:593.77:244.31:410.31:470.27:006:45Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:443.98:074.22:240.22:350.17:016:43Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:254.18:474.23:030.13:190.07:026:42Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:054.29:264.03:390.14:010.17:036:40Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:454.310:053.94:140.24:400.27:036:39Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:244.310:443.74:490.35:210.37:046:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:044.311:243.65:250.56:020.67:056:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:464.26:030.76:460.87:066:34Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:053.412:294.06:440.97:331.17:076:33Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:493.21:163.97:291.18:231.37:086:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:383.02:073.88:191.29:171.47:096:30Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:323.03:053.89:141.310:121.47:106:29Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:323.04:043.910:121.211:071.27:116:27Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:323.25:014.011:101.111:591.07:116:26Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:273.55:534.212:080.87:126:25Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:183.96:424.412:490.71:040.47:136:23Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:064.37:294.51:360.31:570.17:146:22Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:544.78:174.62:22-0.12:48-0.27:156:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:425.09:054.53:07-0.33:39-0.57:166:19New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:315.29:544.43:52-0.54:30-0.57:176:18New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:205.310:444.24:39-0.65:22-0.57:186:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:125.211:353.95:27-0.56:17-0.37:196:16Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:055.06:19-0.37:150.07:206:14Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:303.61:024.77:150.08:170.27:216:13First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:283.42:034.48:170.29:210.47:226:12First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:343.23:104.29:220.410:260.57:236:11First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:453.24:194.010:290.511:280.57:246:10First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:553.35:223.911:350.57:256:09Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:543.56:143.812:250.412:370.57:266:08Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:423.76:593.81:130.31:320.37:276:06Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:42 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 14% 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 (14% 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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