Smith Island tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 9:50 pm (0.3 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:20–5:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Beach tomorrow 1:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 0.2 ft · 62 °F calm (rippled) · 2.4 s from the east
- Wind · air 5 mph · 63 °F from the ESE, gusts 12 · overcast
- Sun 7:26 am–6:10 pm 10 h 44 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:49 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:49 pm
- Diving tomorrow 8:50–10:50 am great day · 10/10
Today in Smith Island there are high tides at 2:31 am (1.8 ft) and 3:12 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 8:53 am and 9:50 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:50 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:10 pm: 10 h 44 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:49 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:39 am to 3:39 am and from 2:11 pm to 4:11 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.2 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph). Overcast, 63 °F.
Fishing in Smith Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:12 pm, coefficient 84
- Major period 2:11–4:11 pm
- Steady pressure (30.36 inHg), light onshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 84 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:12 pm high tide, a major period and a light onshore breeze. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:30 am, with the 2:31 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: summer flounder, spot, striped bass and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and bluefish. What you can catch
Beach day in Smith Island
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Calm for swimming: 0.7 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 8:53 am: more sand
- Feels like 69 °F: a bit cool
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.7 ft
0.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 11 mph
Offshore breeze (11 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:50 pm
Low tide at 8:53 am and 9:50 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:31 am and 3:12 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Smith Island
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Smith Island.
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Tides in Smith Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:31 am 1.8 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 8:53 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:12 pm 2.2 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Next low tide 9:50 pm 0.3 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 54 min to low tide at 9:50 pm.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 2:31 am high tide and 84 for the 3:12 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.1 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on September 29 (2.2 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 29 (coefficient 84, 2.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 49, 1.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 2:31 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 8:53 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 3:12 pm · 2.2 ft | Low tide 9:50 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 91% | Major periods 1:39 am · 2:11 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:08 pm | High tide 3:20 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 9:43 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 4:04 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 10:44 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 83 | 84% | Major periods 2:43 am · 3:15 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:07 pm | High tide 4:14 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 10:41 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 5:00 pm · 2.1 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:48 am · 4:19 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:06 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:46 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:00 pm · 2.0 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 63% | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:19 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:30 am · 5:05 pm | Low tide 12:46 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 5:20 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:57 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:05 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 71 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:48 am · 5:15 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:31 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 12:48 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:33 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 1:07 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 7:12 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 69 | 41% | Major periods 5:41 am · 6:05 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:32 am · 5:03 pm | Low tide 1:48 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:45 am · 1.7 ft | Low tide 2:13 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:17 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 70 | 30% | Major periods 6:29 am · 6:52 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Ewell station (NOAA), 1.0 mi from Smith Island. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Smith Island
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.1 ft
- Significant0.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.3 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (smooth).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 62.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44042, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Smith Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:12 pm): little current from 2:40 pm to 3:40 pm
- 0.2 ft swell at 1 s from the northeast: barely any surge
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:31 am (2:00–3:00 am), low tide 8:53 am (8:20–9:20 am), high tide 3:12 pm (2:40–3:40 pm) and low tide 9:50 pm (9:20–10:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 61.7 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:37 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:49 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 4:00 pm, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 8:00 am to 9:40 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- USAS American Mariner 7.9 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Wreck 6.0 mi
- Wreck 8.4 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 9.1 mi
- Wreck 9.3 mi
- Wreck 9.3 mi
- Wreck 9.4 mi
- Wreck 9.5 mi
- Tangier Sound 6.3 mi
- Jane’s Island 6.5 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Smith Island
Now in Smith Island
- Low / high
- 54 / 68 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 55 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 40
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 56° | 54° | 55° | 58° | 64° | 67° | 63° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 7 ENE | 9 ENE | 10 ENE | 7 NE | 8 ENE | 5 WNW | 5 SE | 8 E |
| Gusts | 15 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 15 |
| Waves | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 63° 5 SE 0.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 8 E 0.4 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 7 E 0.5 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 7 E 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 6 E 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 60° 3 ENE 0.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 2 N 0.1 ft
- 3:00 pm 64° 2 S 0.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 54 / 68 °F | 11 mph ENE | 0.7 ft | 2:31 am · 3:12 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 57 / 64 °F | 8 mph ESE | 0.5 ft | 3:20 am · 4:04 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 57 / 68 °F | 11 mph WNW | 0.9 ft | 4:14 am · 5:00 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 60 °F | 13 mph NNE | 1.3 ft | 5:13 am · 6:00 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 54 / 64 °F | 7 mph ESE | 1.1 ft | 5:20 am · 6:05 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 57 / 65 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 6:33 am · 7:12 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 58 / 67 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 7:45 am · 8:17 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 67 °F | 12 mph E | 1.1 ft | 8:51 am · 9:16 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 67 °F | 14 mph SE | 2.8 ft | 9:48 am · 10:08 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 65 °F | 13 mph WNW | 3.9 ft | 10:38 am · 10:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 61 °F | 12 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 11:24 am · 11:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 59 °F | 15 mph NNW | 1.8 ft | 12:06 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 50 / 57 °F | 15 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 12:19 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 50 / 59 °F | 9 mph NNE | 0.8 ft | 12:56 am · 1:22 pm |
- Thu 29 Partly cloudy 57° / 64° 0.5 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 57° / 68° 0.9 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 60° 1.3 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 54° / 64° 1.1 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 57° / 65° 1.0 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 58° / 67° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 59° / 67° 1.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.8 °F; normal high: 65 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Smith Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:28 am
- Full dark 7:07 pm
- Civil dawn 6:59 am
- Civil dusk 6:37 pm
- Solar noon 12:48 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 44 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:33 pm
- Full dark 7:07 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,703 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Smith Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:39–3:39 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:11–4:11 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:00–11:00 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:19–8:19 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Smith Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 1.0 mi
- Jetty 1.6 mi
- Jetty 1.9 mi
- Jetty 2.9 mi
- Somers Cove Boat Ramp 9.3 mi
- Tylerton County Dock 1.0 mi
- Marina 1.1 mi
- Tangier Island Cruises 9.2 mi
- Sea Mark Marine 9.2 mi
- Tackle shop 0.9 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: 3.1 mi from shore the water is still only about 19 ft deep.
From the shoreline (0.9 mi from Smith Island) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.4 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.4 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Fog Point Light 3.4 mi north
Other lighthouses nearby: Solomons Lump Light (4.7 mi north), Janes Island Light (6.2 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Smith IslandTides nearby
- Crisfield9.6 mi
- Tangier11 mi
- Deal Island13 mi
- Fairmount14 mi
- Chance14 mi
- Dames Quarter16 mi
- Saxis17 mi
- Waterview20 mi
- Sanford20 mi
- Deep Creek21 mi
Smith Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 276 people. Coordinates: 37.981° N, 76.030° W.
- It is 73 mi south of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 3 min earlier and sets at the same time than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Ewell, is 1.0 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces west.
Questions about Smith IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Smith Island?
Today in Smith Island there are high tides at 2:31 am (1.8 ft) and 3:12 pm (2.2 ft) and low tides at 8:53 am and 9:50 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Smith Island?
At 6:10 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:37 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Smith Island?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:29 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:39–3:39 am, Minor 10:00–11:00 am, Major 2:11–4:11 pm, Minor 7:19–8:19 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Smith Island?
Overcast, from 54 °F to 68 °F, with a light breeze from the east-southeast (5 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Smith Island?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.2 ft waves with a period of 2.4 s from the east. The water is 62.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit Smith Island?
The best time to visit Smith Island is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 70 °F to 86 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Ewell (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).