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 30m 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 - Nov 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:335.210:543.94:47-0.55:36-0.27:296:05Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:245.111:473.85:37-0.46:30-0.17:306:04Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:184.96:31-0.27:270.17:316:03Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:423.61:154.67:300.08:270.27:326:02Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:433.52:154.38:340.29:280.37:336:01Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:493.43:204.09:400.310:280.37:346:00Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:583.53:253.89:470.410:250.26:354:59Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:043.74:253.710:530.411:190.16:364:58Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:003.95:183.611:550.36:374:57Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:494.16:043.612:090.012:490.16:384:56Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:334.26:483.512:53-0.11:370.16:394:56New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:144.47:303.51:35-0.12:200.06:404:55New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:554.48:113.42:14-0.13:000.16:414:54New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:364.48:523.42:53-0.13:390.16:424:53New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:174.39:333.33:320.04:190.36:434:53Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:584.210:153.24:110.25:000.56:444:52Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:404.110:593.14:520.45:420.66:454:51Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:233.911:443.05:360.66:270.86:464:51Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:083.86:230.87:140.96:474:50First Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:333.012:563.67:151.08:010.96:484:50First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:263.11:483.58:101.08:500.86:494:49First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:223.22:423.59:071.09:390.76:504:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:193.53:373.510:040.910:280.56:514:48Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed4:123.84:303.611:020.611:180.26:524:48Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:034.25:213.711:590.36:534:48Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:534.66:113.812:08-0.112:530.06:544:47Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:434.97:023.812:58-0.41:46-0.36:554:47Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:335.17:533.91:48-0.72:37-0.56:564:47Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:255.28:453.82:37-0.93:28-0.66:574:46Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:165.29:383.83:28-0.94:20-0.66:584:46Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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