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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 8:18 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 2:02 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631874
Common Questions About Tides

Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA Tides - Aug 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:224.16:53-0.47:15-0.26:098:10Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:444.11:164.17:42-0.28:160.26:108:09First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:353.62:134.08:320.09:190.56:118:08First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:293.23:133.99:230.210:250.76:118:07First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:292.94:173.910:160.411:330.96:128:06First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:322.75:193.911:120.66:138:05Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:322.76:143.912:390.912:080.66:148:04Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:252.77:024.01:370.91:020.66:158:03Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:112.97:464.12:230.81:510.56:168:02Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:543.08:264.23:000.72:350.46:168:01Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:353.29:054.23:340.73:160.36:177:59Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:163.39:424.34:060.63:550.36:187:58Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:553.510:194.24:380.54:340.36:197:57Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:353.610:554.15:110.55:140.46:207:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:133.711:313.95:450.65:550.66:217:55Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:523.86:200.66:390.76:217:53Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:083.712:333.96:560.77:270.96:227:52Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:473.51:183.97:370.78:201.06:237:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:323.32:104.08:230.89:181.16:247:49Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:253.13:104.19:150.810:211.16:257:48Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:283.04:164.210:140.711:261.06:267:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:353.05:214.511:180.56:267:45Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:403.26:224.712:310.812:220.26:277:44Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:403.47:185.01:320.51:24-0.26:287:43Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:363.78:125.12:260.12:23-0.56:297:41New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:314.09:035.13:16-0.23:19-0.76:307:40New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:234.39:534.94:02-0.44:12-0.86:317:39New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:154.510:414.74:48-0.55:05-0.66:317:37Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:054.611:284.35:33-0.45:59-0.46:327:36Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:554.56:18-0.36:550.06:337:34Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:153.912:454.47:050.07:520.36:347:33Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 11:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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