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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 10:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 4:01 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:003.610:153.54:25-0.34:460.06:335:58Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:373.410:543.55:05-0.15:210.26:325:58Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:143.111:343.45:470.25:570.46:305:59Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:542.96:320.46:370.56:296:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:183.412:372.77:200.77:210.76:276:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:073.31:272.68:140.98:120.76:266:02Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:053.32:262.59:121.09:080.76:256:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:093.43:292.510:130.910:090.56:236:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:113.64:292.711:140.811:100.26:226:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:083.95:253.012:110.56:206:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:014.26:173.412:08-0.11:020.16:196:07Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:514.47:073.71:04-0.51:49-0.36:176:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:394.58:564.11:56-0.93:33-0.67:167:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:264.59:454.43:48-1.14:17-0.87:147:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:144.410:354.54:39-1.15:02-0.97:137:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:014.111:254.65:31-1.05:47-0.87:117:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:493.86:25-0.86:35-0.67:107:13Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:164.512:403.47:22-0.57:27-0.47:087:13Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:114.31:343.08:24-0.18:23-0.17:077:14First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:114.02:352.79:290.29:250.17:067:15First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:193.73:452.610:380.410:310.27:047:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:343.64:592.611:500.511:380.37:037:17Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:443.66:022.712:550.57:017:18Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:403.66:532.912:430.21:470.47:007:19Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:263.77:363.21:390.02:270.36:587:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:053.78:153.42:26-0.13:010.26:577:21Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:413.78:523.63:08-0.23:320.16:557:22Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:173.79:293.83:46-0.24:030.16:547:22Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:533.610:073.94:23-0.24:340.16:527:23Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:293.510:443.95:01-0.15:070.26:517:24Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:063.311:223.95:390.15:410.36:497:25Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 7:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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