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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 3:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 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 - Dec 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:313.54:433.011:280.811:280.56:584:46Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:163.75:283.012:180.76:594:46Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:593.96:123.112:110.41:020.67:004:46Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:414.16:543.212:530.21:440.47:014:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:234.27:363.21:340.12:250.37:024:46New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:044.48:193.22:150.03:050.27:034:46New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:464.49:023.32:56-0.13:460.27:044:46New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:294.49:453.33:38-0.14:290.27:054:46Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:124.410:303.34:220.05:130.27:054:46Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:564.311:183.35:090.06:000.27:064:46Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:424.16:010.16:490.17:074:46Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:103.412:333.96:590.27:400.17:084:46First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:073.51:283.78:010.38:320.07:084:47First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:093.62:283.59:050.39:27-0.27:094:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:123.93:303.310:100.210:23-0.37:104:47Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:144.14:313.211:160.011:19-0.57:104:48Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:124.45:293.212:19-0.27:114:48Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:084.66:243.312:16-0.71:17-0.47:114:48Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:014.77:163.31:10-0.92:10-0.57:124:49Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:524.78:083.32:02-1.03:00-0.67:134:49Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:424.68:583.32:52-1.03:48-0.67:134:50Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:294.59:463.23:41-0.94:34-0.57:144:50Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:154.210:343.24:29-0.75:19-0.37:144:51Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:003.911:213.15:18-0.46:04-0.17:144:51Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:443.66:080.06:490.17:154:52Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:093.012:293.37:000.37:340.27:154:53Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:003.01:173.07:540.58:190.47:154:53Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:543.02:092.88:490.79:050.47:164:54Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:503.13:032.79:460.89:520.57:164:55Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:463.23:582.610:430.810:410.47:164:55Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:393.44:492.711:380.811:320.27:164:56Waning Crescent31Tue
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 12:11 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 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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