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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 11m at 3:44 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:53 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Sep 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:043.13:534.19:550.411:070.86:357:31Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:143.05:024.010:590.56:357:30Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:213.16:034.112:130.812:020.56:367:29Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:183.26:524.11:110.71:010.46:377:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:053.47:344.11:570.61:520.36:387:26Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:473.68:124.12:350.52:370.26:397:24New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:263.88:494.13:090.43:170.26:397:23New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:054.09:264.03:420.43:560.26:407:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:434.110:034.04:150.44:340.36:417:20New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:224.110:413.84:480.45:130.56:427:18Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:014.211:193.75:220.55:530.76:437:17Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:414.111:573.55:590.76:350.96:437:15Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:234.06:380.87:221.16:447:13Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:383.31:094.07:211.08:121.36:457:12First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:243.22:013.98:111.19:081.46:467:10First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:183.12:594.09:061.110:061.46:477:09First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:193.14:014.110:061.011:041.26:487:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:233.35:014.311:070.86:487:06Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:233.65:574.512:010.912:080.56:497:04Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:194.06:494.712:550.51:080.16:507:03Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:114.47:394.81:450.12:04-0.26:517:01Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:034.88:294.82:33-0.22:58-0.56:527:00Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:535.19:184.73:20-0.53:51-0.76:526:58Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:445.210:084.54:07-0.74:43-0.66:536:57Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:355.310:584.24:54-0.65:37-0.56:546:55Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:285.111:493.95:43-0.56:32-0.26:556:54Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:214.96:35-0.27:310.26:566:52Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:423.61:184.57:310.18:330.56:576:51Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:403.32:214.28:320.49:380.86:576:49Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:453.13:294.09:350.610:440.96:586:48Third Quarter30Mon
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 6:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 100% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (100% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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