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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 41m at 7:31 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:09 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Apr 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:113.74:402.711:270.511:200.36:477:27First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:223.65:462.812:320.56:457:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:223.66:393.012:270.21:260.46:447:28Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:093.77:233.31:250.12:080.36:427:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:503.78:023.52:150.02:440.26:417:30Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:273.68:403.72:57-0.13:170.16:397:31Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:043.69:173.93:37-0.23:480.16:387:32Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:403.59:544.04:14-0.14:200.16:377:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:173.410:324.04:52-0.14:530.26:357:34Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:553.311:104.05:300.15:280.46:347:35Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:333.111:503.96:100.36:050.56:327:35Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:123.06:530.56:450.76:317:36Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:323.812:542.87:390.87:300.86:307:37Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:193.71:422.78:310.98:230.96:287:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:133.62:392.79:261.09:210.96:277:39Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:143.63:422.810:231.010:230.86:267:40Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:173.74:443.111:200.811:260.56:247:41Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:163.95:413.412:150.56:237:42Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:114.16:343.912:280.21:060.16:227:43Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:024.27:254.31:26-0.21:55-0.26:207:43Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:524.28:154.72:22-0.62:42-0.56:197:44New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:424.29:065.03:16-0.83:28-0.76:187:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:324.19:565.14:08-0.94:14-0.86:167:46New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:223.910:475.15:01-0.95:02-0.86:157:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:133.611:404.95:55-0.75:52-0.66:147:48Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:053.36:51-0.46:46-0.36:137:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:354.61:013.17:51-0.17:450.06:127:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:334.22:012.98:530.28:480.36:107:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:373.93:092.89:570.49:540.46:097:52First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:463.64:212.911:000.511:020.56:087:52First Quarter30Mon
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 10:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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