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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 28m at 4:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:16 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Oct 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:194.89:404.43:430.04:140.07:006:45Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:044.910:254.24:25-0.15:010.07:006:44Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:515.011:124.15:09-0.15:510.17:016:42Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:404.95:560.06:440.27:026:41Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:023.912:334.86:480.17:420.47:036:39Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:553.61:304.67:450.38:430.67:046:38Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:553.52:334.48:470.49:460.67:056:36Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:023.43:404.39:530.510:490.67:066:35Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:123.54:474.211:000.411:500.47:076:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:183.75:474.212:050.37:076:32Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:153.96:404.212:460.21:060.17:086:31Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:064.27:284.11:360.12:020.07:096:29Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:524.48:134.12:21-0.12:51-0.17:106:28New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:364.58:554.03:03-0.23:37-0.17:116:27New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:184.69:373.83:43-0.14:20-0.17:126:25New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:004.510:193.74:220.05:010.17:136:24Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:424.511:013.55:010.15:440.37:146:23Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:254.311:433.45:410.46:270.67:156:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:094.16:230.67:130.97:166:20Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:273.212:553.97:090.98:021.17:176:19First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:153.11:453.87:591.18:531.27:186:17First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:083.02:383.78:531.29:451.37:196:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:063.13:353.79:491.210:361.27:206:15First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:053.24:303.710:461.211:251.17:216:14First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:593.55:223.811:421.07:226:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:493.86:103.912:130.812:360.87:236:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:364.26:564.112:590.51:280.57:246:10Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:224.67:424.11:440.22:180.27:256:09Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:084.98:284.22:29-0.13:07-0.17:266:08Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:555.19:154.23:13-0.33:55-0.37:276:07Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:435.210:044.13:59-0.44:44-0.37:286:06Full Moon31Sun
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 7:35 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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