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 (tomorrow) : 5:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 10:38 pm (4.3 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 - Apr 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:033.710:204.14:32-0.14:430.16:487:26New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:423.610:594.15:12-0.15:200.16:467:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:213.511:414.15:540.16:000.26:457:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:033.46:400.26:440.36:437:29Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:254.112:483.37:290.37:340.46:427:30Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:154.01:403.28:240.48:290.46:407:30First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:114.02:393.19:220.59:300.46:397:31First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:143.93:443.210:220.410:340.26:377:32First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:204.04:503.511:230.211:390.06:367:33Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:234.15:513.812:220.06:357:34Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:214.26:474.112:43-0.31:18-0.46:337:35Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:164.37:414.41:43-0.62:10-0.66:327:36Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:084.38:324.72:40-0.92:59-0.86:307:37Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:594.29:224.83:33-1.03:47-0.96:297:38Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:484.010:114.84:24-1.04:33-0.96:287:38Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:363.811:004.65:14-0.95:20-0.76:267:39Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:243.611:484.46:04-0.66:08-0.46:257:40Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:123.36:56-0.36:57-0.16:247:41Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:374.11:023.17:480.17:500.26:227:42Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:283.81:552.98:430.48:450.56:217:43Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:233.52:522.89:380.69:420.76:207:44Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:223.43:532.910:320.810:400.86:187:45Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:223.34:513.011:240.811:380.86:177:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:173.35:423.212:120.76:167:47Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:053.46:283.512:320.712:560.66:157:47Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:493.57:103.81:210.51:360.56:137:48Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:313.67:514.02:050.32:160.36:127:49Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:123.68:314.22:480.22:540.26:117:50New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:533.79:124.43:290.13:330.16:107:51New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:343.79:534.54:100.04:120.16:097:52New Moon30Sun
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 2:04 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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