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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 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 - Jan 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:364.25:59-0.86:41-0.77:174:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:063.512:293.76:58-0.47:35-0.57:174:58Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:043.41:243.38:00-0.18:29-0.37:174:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:063.32:223.09:030.19:22-0.27:175:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:103.33:222.810:080.310:16-0.17:175:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:103.44:192.711:120.411:08-0.17:175:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:033.55:102.712:100.37:175:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:503.65:572.712:590.37:175:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:323.76:402.812:43-0.21:410.27:175:04Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:133.87:222.91:26-0.22:180.17:165:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:533.98:033.02:06-0.32:540.07:165:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:324.08:453.12:45-0.33:290.07:165:07New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:114.09:253.13:24-0.34:060.07:165:08New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:493.910:053.24:04-0.24:430.07:155:09Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:283.810:463.24:44-0.15:210.17:155:10Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:063.711:283.25:270.16:010.17:155:11Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:473.56:140.26:440.17:145:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:143.312:313.37:050.37:310.17:145:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:053.41:233.28:010.48:220.17:135:15First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:033.52:213.09:020.49:16-0.17:135:16First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:053.73:233.010:050.310:15-0.37:125:17Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:073.94:253.111:090.111:15-0.57:125:18Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:074.25:253.312:11-0.27:115:19Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:044.56:223.412:14-0.91:09-0.67:115:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:594.77:183.61:12-1.22:03-0.97:105:21Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:534.88:123.82:07-1.42:54-1.17:095:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:444.79:053.93:00-1.53:43-1.27:095:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:344.69:563.93:53-1.54:32-1.27:085:24Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:234.310:473.84:45-1.35:20-1.07:075:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:113.911:393.75:39-0.96:10-0.87:065:26Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:003.56:35-0.57:00-0.67:065:28Third Quarter31Mon
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 1:34 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 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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