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 2h 34m 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 - Feb 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:313.512:503.17:32-0.27:51-0.37:055:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:273.31:442.88:310.28:43-0.17:045:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:283.22:432.69:330.49:370.17:035:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:313.23:432.510:360.510:320.27:025:32Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:303.24:382.511:360.611:250.17:015:33Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:213.45:282.612:280.57:005:34Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:063.56:142.812:150.01:110.46:595:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:483.76:563.01:01-0.11:490.26:585:36New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:283.87:383.21:43-0.32:240.16:575:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:073.98:193.32:23-0.33:000.06:565:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:453.98:593.43:02-0.43:35-0.16:555:39New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:233.99:393.53:42-0.44:11-0.16:545:41Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:013.810:193.64:22-0.34:49-0.16:535:42Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:393.711:003.65:05-0.25:28-0.16:525:43Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:203.511:453.75:510.06:110.06:505:44Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:043.36:420.16:590.06:495:45First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:363.712:563.17:380.37:520.06:485:46First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:343.71:553.08:390.38:50-0.16:475:47First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:383.83:003.09:430.39:52-0.26:465:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:443.94:063.110:480.110:56-0.46:445:49Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:484.15:083.311:51-0.211:59-0.76:435:50Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:474.36:063.512:50-0.56:425:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:424.57:013.812:58-1.01:43-0.86:415:52Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:344.57:544.01:54-1.32:32-1.06:395:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:244.48:444.12:47-1.43:19-1.16:385:54Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:124.39:334.13:37-1.34:05-1.16:375:55Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:594.010:214.14:27-1.14:50-0.96:355:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:443.711:093.95:17-0.85:36-0.66:345:57Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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