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 4h 55m 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 - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:043.41:394.27:540.38:530.76:357:31First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:573.12:374.08:470.69:581.06:357:30First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:562.83:423.89:430.811:061.26:367:28First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:022.74:503.810:420.96:377:27Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:072.75:503.812:131.211:42 AM1.06:387:25Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:022.96:383.91:101.212:390.96:397:24Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:483.17:204.11:521.11:290.76:407:22Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:293.37:584.22:270.92:130.66:407:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:093.58:354.22:580.82:540.46:417:19Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:483.89:114.23:290.63:330.46:427:18Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:264.09:474.24:010.54:110.46:437:16Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:044.110:234.04:330.54:510.46:447:15Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:424.211:003.95:060.55:320.56:447:13Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:214.311:383.75:410.66:150.76:457:12Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:024.36:190.77:040.96:467:10Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:193.412:494.37:010.87:581.06:477:09Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:063.21:434.37:520.98:581.16:487:07Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:023.12:464.28:500.910:031.26:487:06Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:083.03:564.39:550.811:091.06:497:04Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:203.15:034.511:030.66:507:03Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:263.46:054.612:130.812:100.36:517:01Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:263.77:004.81:110.51:130.06:527:00Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:214.17:524.82:020.12:12-0.36:536:58New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:134.58:404.72:49-0.23:07-0.56:536:57New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:034.79:284.53:34-0.43:59-0.66:546:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:514.910:144.34:17-0.44:49-0.56:556:53New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:394.911:003.94:59-0.35:40-0.26:566:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:264.811:463.65:43-0.16:320.16:576:50Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:144.56:280.27:260.56:586:49Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:343.31:054.27:170.58:240.96:586:47First Quarter30Tue
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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