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 27m at 3:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:21 pm (4.4 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 - Aug 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:513.811:124.15:27-0.25:38-0.26:098:10Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:353.811:543.96:08-0.16:250.16:108:10Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:203.76:490.27:130.56:108:09Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:363.61:053.77:310.48:030.86:118:08First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:203.31:543.68:150.68:551.06:128:06First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:083.12:473.69:010.89:491.26:138:05First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:002.93:443.69:500.910:451.36:148:04First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:572.94:423.710:420.911:421.36:158:03Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:542.95:363.911:350.86:158:02Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:483.06:254.112:361.212:280.76:168:01Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:383.37:114.31:260.91:190.56:178:00Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:253.57:554.52:110.72:080.26:187:59Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:113.78:384.62:530.42:550.06:197:57Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:564.09:224.73:350.23:41-0.16:207:56Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:414.210:054.74:160.04:27-0.26:207:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:274.410:494.54:57-0.25:15-0.26:217:54Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:154.511:354.35:41-0.26:06-0.16:227:52Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:044.56:27-0.27:010.16:237:51Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:234.012:564.57:16-0.17:590.36:247:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:153.71:544.48:100.09:010.56:257:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:123.42:574.39:080.110:060.66:257:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:163.24:044.310:090.211:130.66:267:46Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:253.25:114.311:130.26:277:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:313.36:124.412:190.512:160.16:287:43Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:303.47:064.41:190.41:17-0.16:297:42Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:233.67:544.52:110.22:12-0.26:297:40New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:113.88:394.42:560.03:01-0.36:307:39New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:564.09:214.33:37-0.13:47-0.26:317:38New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:394.110:014.24:15-0.14:30-0.16:327:36New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:214.110:414.04:530.05:130.16:337:35Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:024.111:213.85:300.25:550.36:347:33Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 6:25 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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