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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 10:45 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (3.6 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 - Sep 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:363.05:234.311:170.46:347:32Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:433.06:244.412:390.712:220.36:357:30Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:413.27:174.41:380.61:220.26:367:29Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:313.48:044.42:270.42:160.16:377:27New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:173.68:464.43:090.33:040.06:387:26New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:593.89:254.33:460.23:470.06:397:24New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:403.910:034.24:200.24:290.16:397:23New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:204.010:414.04:540.35:100.26:407:21Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:594.011:193.85:280.45:510.46:417:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:394.011:583.56:030.66:340.76:427:18Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:204.06:400.87:201.06:437:17Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:383.31:043.97:201.08:091.26:437:15First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:223.01:543.88:041.29:031.46:447:14First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:132.92:503.78:551.310:011.56:457:12First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:112.83:533.89:511.311:001.56:467:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:142.94:544.010:501.211:581.46:477:09Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:133.15:494.211:501.06:477:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:073.46:394.512:521.112:470.66:487:06Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:573.77:264.71:400.71:410.36:497:04Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:454.18:124.82:250.42:32-0.16:507:03Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:324.48:584.83:080.03:23-0.36:517:01Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:204.89:444.73:50-0.24:13-0.46:527:00Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:085.010:314.54:33-0.35:04-0.46:526:58Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:575.111:194.25:17-0.35:57-0.26:536:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:485.06:04-0.26:530.06:546:55Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:103.812:424.86:550.07:540.36:556:54Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:043.41:414.67:510.39:000.66:566:52Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:043.22:474.48:530.510:090.86:576:51Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:143.04:004.29:590.611:190.96:576:49Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:293.05:114.111:070.66:586:48Waning Crescent30Fri
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 1:46 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 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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