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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 9:09 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:52 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
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Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:273.32:003.88:210.69:101.06:347:32Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:193.02:563.79:100.910:091.26:357:30Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:162.93:563.710:021.011:081.36:367:29Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:162.84:563.710:571.16:377:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:142.95:503.912:061.311:52 AM1.06:387:26Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:053.16:374.012:581.212:440.96:387:25Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:523.37:214.21:421.01:330.76:397:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:353.58:024.42:210.82:180.56:407:22New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:173.88:424.52:580.63:000.36:417:20New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:584.09:214.53:350.53:420.26:427:19New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:394.210:014.54:120.34:240.26:427:17New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:204.310:414.34:490.35:080.26:437:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:034.411:234.25:280.25:550.36:447:14Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:484.56:100.36:450.46:457:12Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:083.912:364.56:560.47:400.66:467:11Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:563.71:304.57:470.58:400.76:467:09First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:523.42:314.48:430.59:440.86:477:08First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:553.33:384.49:450.510:500.86:487:06First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:043.34:464.510:500.411:560.66:497:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:123.45:494.611:550.36:507:03Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:133.66:474.712:570.412:590.06:517:02Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:083.97:394.71:510.11:57-0.26:517:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:594.18:274.72:40-0.12:51-0.46:526:59Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:484.39:134.53:24-0.23:41-0.46:536:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:344.59:574.34:06-0.34:28-0.36:546:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:194.510:404.14:47-0.25:15-0.16:556:54Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:024.411:233.85:270.06:010.16:556:53Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:464.36:080.36:490.56:566:51Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:063.512:314.16:510.67:390.86:576:50Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:523.21:203.97:370.98:321.16:586:48Third Quarter30Mon
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 12:00 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 52% 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 First Quarter (52% 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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