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 5h 05m at 9:59 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:04 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Dec 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:142.92:353.58:541.09:350.76:584:46Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:113.23:293.59:520.910:230.56:594:46Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:043.54:213.510:500.711:110.37:004:46Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:553.95:123.611:470.411:59-0.17:014:46Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:434.36:013.712:410.07:024:46Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:324.76:503.712:47-0.41:34-0.37:034:46New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:214.97:403.71:35-0.62:26-0.57:034:46New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:115.18:313.72:24-0.83:17-0.67:044:46New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:035.19:243.63:13-0.94:09-0.67:054:46Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:555.010:173.54:04-0.95:02-0.67:064:46Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:494.811:123.44:59-0.75:58-0.47:074:46Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:444.55:57-0.56:56-0.37:074:46Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:113.312:414.16:58-0.27:54-0.27:084:47First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:143.21:413.88:030.08:52-0.17:094:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:213.22:443.59:100.29:47-0.17:094:47First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:283.33:453.210:170.210:41-0.17:104:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:283.54:413.111:220.211:31-0.17:114:48Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:193.75:303.012:210.27:114:48Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:043.86:152.912:17-0.21:120.17:124:49Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:464.06:572.91:00-0.21:560.07:124:49Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:264.07:392.91:41-0.22:360.07:134:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:064.18:202.92:20-0.23:130.07:134:50Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:474.19:012.92:58-0.23:510.17:144:51Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:274.09:422.93:37-0.14:290.27:144:51Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:084.010:242.94:170.05:090.37:154:52Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:483.911:062.84:580.25:500.47:154:52Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:303.711:512.85:420.36:330.57:154:53Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:123.66:290.57:170.57:164:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:382.912:583.47:210.68:020.57:164:54Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:313.01:493.38:170.78:500.47:164:55Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:273.22:443.29:160.69:380.27:164:56Third Quarter31Tue
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 12:31 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 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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