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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Smith Island (Coast Guard Station), VA.
Next low tide : 9:08 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 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 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:023.810:234.04:370.54:480.46:347:32Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:403.910:583.85:090.55:270.56:357:30Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:174.011:353.65:410.66:070.76:367:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:564.06:150.86:510.96:377:27Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:123.412:374.06:530.97:381.26:387:26Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:523.21:233.97:341.08:311.36:397:24Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:383.02:183.98:231.19:291.46:397:23Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:342.93:204.09:201.110:321.46:407:21Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:402.94:264.110:221.011:351.26:417:20Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:463.05:284.411:260.76:427:18Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:473.36:244.612:340.912:290.46:437:17Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:433.77:174.91:290.61:290.06:437:15Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:364.18:075.02:180.22:25-0.36:447:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:274.58:564.93:04-0.23:19-0.66:457:12New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:184.89:444.73:49-0.44:12-0.76:467:11New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:085.010:324.54:33-0.55:05-0.66:477:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:585.111:214.15:18-0.55:59-0.36:477:08Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:505.06:05-0.36:560.06:487:06Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:103.712:434.76:550.07:560.46:497:05First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:033.31:414.47:500.39:010.76:507:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:013.02:454.18:500.610:101.06:517:01First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:082.83:584.09:530.811:211.16:527:00First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:222.85:093.910:590.96:526:58Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:292.96:063.912:261.112:030.86:536:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:213.16:504.01:171.01:000.76:546:55Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:023.47:284.01:560.91:480.66:556:54Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:403.68:034.02:280.72:300.56:566:52Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:173.98:394.02:570.63:090.46:566:51Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:544.19:143.93:270.53:460.46:576:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:314.29:503.83:580.54:240.56:586:48Full Moon30Wed
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 5:35 pm — 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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