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 1h 54m 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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:443.16:200.36:170.56:487:26Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:013.812:222.97:030.56:570.76:467:27Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:443.71:052.87:510.87:430.86:457:28Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:323.61:542.78:440.98:370.86:437:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:283.62:532.79:411.09:360.86:427:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:323.63:572.810:410.910:390.66:407:30Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:363.85:013.011:400.711:430.46:397:31Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:364.05:583.412:360.46:377:32Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:304.26:523.812:450.01:270.06:367:33Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:214.37:434.31:43-0.42:15-0.36:357:34Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:114.38:334.62:39-0.73:01-0.66:337:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:004.39:234.93:32-1.03:47-0.86:327:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:504.110:135.04:24-1.04:32-0.96:307:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:393.911:045.05:17-0.95:20-0.86:297:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:293.611:564.76:11-0.76:10-0.56:287:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:213.37:08-0.37:03-0.26:267:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:514.41:163.08:080.08:020.16:257:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:514.12:182.89:120.39:050.36:247:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:573.83:282.710:180.510:120.56:227:42First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:083.64:402.811:230.611:190.56:217:43First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:153.55:412.912:200.66:207:44Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:093.56:283.212:230.51:070.66:187:45Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:523.57:083.41:180.41:460.56:177:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:303.57:463.72:050.32:190.46:167:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:073.48:233.92:460.22:510.36:157:47Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:443.49:004.13:240.13:240.26:147:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:223.49:374.24:010.13:570.36:127:49Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:003.310:164.24:380.14:320.36:117:50Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:383.210:554.25:170.25:070.46:107:51Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:173.111:354.15:570.45:460.66:097:52Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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