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 3h 17m 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 - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:482.73:243.69:311.210:391.37:286:05First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:522.83:223.59:301.210:271.26:295:04First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:503.04:143.610:281.111:101.06:305:03Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:403.34:593.611:221.011:490.86:315:02Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:233.75:413.712:120.86:325:01Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:044.06:213.712:270.612:580.66:335:00Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:444.37:023.71:050.41:420.46:344:59Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:254.57:433.61:430.22:250.26:354:58Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:074.78:253.62:210.13:090.26:364:58Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:504.89:093.53:020.13:540.26:374:57Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:364.89:553.33:440.14:420.36:384:56Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:254.710:443.24:300.15:340.46:404:55Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:174.611:383.15:220.26:310.56:414:54Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:134.46:200.37:300.66:424:54Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:383.11:144.27:240.48:300.56:434:53Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:453.12:184.08:320.59:290.46:444:52Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:553.33:223.99:410.410:240.26:454:52Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:003.64:223.810:480.311:160.06:464:51Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:574.05:163.711:520.16:474:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:494.36:063.612:06-0.212:51-0.16:484:50Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:364.56:533.512:52-0.31:44-0.26:494:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:224.77:393.31:37-0.42:32-0.26:504:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:074.78:243.22:20-0.43:18-0.26:514:48New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:524.69:093.13:03-0.34:020.06:524:48New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:374.49:533.03:45-0.14:470.26:534:48Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:224.210:382.94:290.15:330.46:544:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:074.011:242.85:140.36:200.76:554:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:543.86:020.57:090.86:564:47Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:132.712:433.66:550.87:570.96:574:47First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:072.71:343.47:500.98:430.96:584:46First Quarter30Sun
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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