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 05m 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 - Oct 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:253.02:014.08:100.89:261.26:596:46First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:222.83:043.89:081.110:301.37:006:44First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:272.74:123.710:091.211:321.47:016:43First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:342.85:133.711:101.27:026:41Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:313.06:023.812:251.312:081.17:036:40Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:183.36:443.91:071.212:590.97:046:39Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:593.67:224.01:421.01:450.77:046:37Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:383.97:594.12:150.82:280.67:056:36Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:174.18:374.02:480.63:080.47:066:34Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:554.49:144.03:210.53:480.47:076:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:344.59:533.93:550.44:290.37:086:31Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:134.610:323.74:310.45:110.47:096:30Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:554.711:143.55:080.45:570.67:106:29Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:404.611:583.35:500.56:470.77:116:27Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:294.56:370.67:430.97:126:26Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:493.21:264.47:320.78:451.07:136:24Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:483.02:304.38:350.89:491.07:136:23Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:573.03:384.39:430.710:520.87:146:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:083.24:454.310:520.611:510.67:156:21Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:153.55:454.311:590.37:166:19Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:133.96:394.312:460.31:030.17:176:18Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:064.37:294.31:350.02:01-0.27:186:17Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:554.78:164.22:21-0.32:55-0.37:196:15New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:424.99:034.03:04-0.43:45-0.47:206:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:284.99:483.83:46-0.44:33-0.37:216:13New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:144.910:333.54:29-0.35:21-0.17:226:12Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:004.711:193.35:110.06:090.27:236:11Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:464.55:560.27:000.67:246:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:053.112:354.26:430.57:530.97:256:08Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:542.91:273.97:350.88:491.17:266:07First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:472.72:243.78:321.09:461.27:276:06First Quarter31Fri
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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