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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 52m at 12:03 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:59 am (2.6 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 - Jul 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:543.511:254.85:41-0.45:34-0.65:478:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:483.56:33-0.36:30-0.35:488:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:164.412:423.47:24-0.17:280.05:488:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:064.01:373.48:150.08:290.35:498:27First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:573.62:343.49:040.29:300.65:498:27First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:503.33:323.59:510.410:310.85:508:26First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:453.04:293.510:370.511:330.95:508:26First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:402.85:213.711:230.65:518:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:332.76:093.812:330.912:100.65:528:26Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:212.76:543.91:260.812:570.65:528:25Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:072.87:384.12:120.81:430.55:538:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:512.98:204.22:530.72:270.45:538:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:343.09:034.33:310.63:090.35:548:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:163.19:444.34:080.53:500.35:558:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:583.210:244.34:450.54:310.35:568:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:403.211:034.35:230.55:130.35:568:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:223.311:424.26:020.45:570.45:578:22Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:043.46:420.46:440.55:588:21Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:234.012:503.67:230.47:370.65:588:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:063.81:393.78:070.48:340.75:598:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:553.62:343.98:540.39:350.76:008:20Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:503.33:344.19:450.310:390.76:018:19Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:513.24:364.310:400.211:450.66:018:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:553.15:384.611:390.06:028:17Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:573.16:384.812:500.412:39-0.26:038:17Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:563.27:364.91:520.11:40-0.46:048:16Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:533.48:315.02:49-0.12:37-0.66:058:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:493.59:245.03:41-0.23:32-0.76:058:14New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:423.610:144.94:30-0.34:25-0.76:068:13New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:343.711:024.65:17-0.35:17-0.56:078:12Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:243.811:484.36:03-0.26:10-0.36:088:11Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 2:31 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 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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