Smithfield tides today
- Tide now 3.0 ft ↑ rising · high 1:04 am (3.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 7:00–8:00 am average day · 6/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.3 ft · 65 °F calm (rippled) · 2.7 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 5 mph · 57 °F from the NE, gusts 9 · overcast
- Sun 7:28 am–6:12 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 8:58 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:58 pm
- Best time to dive 12:50–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Smithfield there are high tides at 1:04 am (3.0 ft) and 1:36 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 7:10 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 84. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:04 am. The sun rises at 7:28 am and sets at 6:12 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:58 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:46 am to 4:46 am and from 3:18 pm to 5:18 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph). Overcast, 57 °F.
Fishing in Smithfield today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 7:10 am
- Sunrise at 7:28 am
- Steady pressure (30.30 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.2 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, 7:00 am to 8:00 am, combines the 7:10 am low tide and sunrise. Also good from 8:30 pm to 9:10 pm, with the 8:14 pm low tide, moonrise and falling pressure. Also good from 12:40 pm to 2:40 pm, with the 1:36 pm high tide and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, summer flounder, sheepshead and black drum. October is one of the months when these are seen most: sheepshead and black drum. What you can catch
Beach day in Smithfield
Is it a beach day?
4 good hours- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 73 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (4 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.2 ft waves
- Water at 66 °F (cool)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.2 ft
0.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 65 °F
Cool: refreshing on a hot day.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 4 mph
Onshore breeze (4 mph).
- Tide & sand 7:10 am
Low tide at 7:10 am and 8:14 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 1:04 am and 1:36 pm.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and a calm sea. 11:00 am to 1:00 pm is good too, with sunshine, little wind and a calm sea.
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 Smithfield
We don't know of any named beaches within 6.2 mi of Smithfield.
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Tides in Smithfield
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 1:04 am 3.0 ft · coef. 84
- ▼ Low tide 7:10 am 0.1 ft
- ▲ High tide 1:36 pm 3.8 ft · coef. 82
- ▼ Low tide 8:14 pm 0.3 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 28 min to high tide at 1:04 am.
Tide coefficient 84 for the 1:04 am high tide and 82 for the 1:36 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 3.7 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 October 27 (3.9 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.5 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 28 (coefficient 89, 3.9 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 43, 2.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:28 am · 6:12 pm | High tide 1:04 am · 3.0 ft | Low tide 7:10 am · 0.1 ft | High tide 1:36 pm · 3.8 ft | Low tide 8:14 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 84 | 84% | Major periods 2:46 am · 3:18 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:29 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 8:05 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 2:33 pm · 3.7 ft | Low tide 9:15 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 79 | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:22 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:30 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 2:57 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 9:09 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 3:34 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 10:18 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:22 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 5:09 pm | High tide 3:00 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 9:20 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 3:36 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:21 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:50 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 5:08 pm | High tide 4:09 am · 2.8 ft | Low tide 10:34 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 4:44 pm · 3.2 ft | Low tide 11:22 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 41% | Major periods 5:43 am · 6:08 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 5:07 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 11:47 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 5:54 pm · 3.0 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 30% | Major periods 6:32 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:34 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 12:19 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:35 am · 3.1 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 6:56 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 70 | 21% | Major periods 7:18 am · 7:40 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 Smithfield station (NOAA), 0.1 mi from Smithfield. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Hampton Roads (Sewells Point) reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Smithfield
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 1.0 ft with a period of 2 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 is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
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 12:36 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44087, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Smithfield today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (1:36 pm): little current from 1:20 pm to 2:00 pm
- 0.2 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Almost no wind
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 1:04 am (12:40–1:30 am), low tide 7:10 am (6:50–7:30 am), high tide 1:36 pm (1:20–2:00 pm) and low tide 8:14 pm (7:50–8:40 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 64.9 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:39 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 8:58 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 12:50 pm to 2:30 pm, combines slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 7:00 am to 8:10 am, with slack water at low tide, small waves, 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
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- USS Cumberland 11 mi
- CSS Florida 11 mi
- Wreck 6.7 mi
- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 8.2 mi
- Wreck 10 mi
- Wreck 11 mi
- Wreck 12 mi
- Underwater Adventures 12 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.
Weather in Smithfield
Now in Smithfield
- Low / high
- 56 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 3%
- Clouds
- 94%
- Humidity
- 88%
- Dew pointDew point
- 53 °F
- Visibility
- 8.7 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 42
- 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 (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 56° | 59° | 59° | 61° | 69° | 73° | 66° | 59° |
| Wind (mph) | 4 NE | 4 NE | 4 E | 1 NNW | 2 N | 2 NE | 5 ESE | 1 SSE |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Waves | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 ft | 0.2 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 |
- 12:00 am 56° 4 NE 0.3 ft
- 3:00 am 59° 4 NE 0.3 ft
- 6:00 am 59° 4 E 0.2 ft
- 9:00 am 61° 1 NNW 0.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 69° 2 N 0.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 73° 2 NE 0.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 66° 5 ESE 0.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 59° 1 SSE 0.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 56 / 73 °F | 5 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 1:04 am · 1:36 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 52 / 77 °F | 5 mph NW | 0.3 ft | 1:58 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 51 / 62 °F | 9 mph NNE | 1.0 ft | 2:57 am · 3:34 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 51 / 67 °F | 6 mph ENE | 0.5 ft | 3:00 am · 3:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 53 / 69 °F | 5 mph E | 0.3 ft | 4:09 am · 4:44 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 71 °F | 9 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 5:24 am · 5:54 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 72 °F | 11 mph E | 0.2 ft | 6:35 am · 6:56 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 72 °F | 10 mph ESE | 0.3 ft | 7:31 am · 7:48 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 68 °F | 9 mph WSW | 1.0 ft | 8:20 am · 8:34 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 52 / 64 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.4 ft | 9:04 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 63 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 9:45 am · 9:59 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 45 / 60 °F | 10 mph N | 1.0 ft | 10:22 am · 10:39 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 42 / 65 °F | 6 mph NNE | 0.5 ft | 10:58 am · 11:17 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 48 / 68 °F | 5 mph N | 0.3 ft | 11:34 am · 11:56 pm |
- Fri 30 Clear sky 52° / 77° 0.3 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 51° / 62° 1.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 51° / 67° 0.5 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 53° / 69° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 71° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Partly cloudy 59° / 72° 0.2 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 60° / 72° 0.3 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 (+5.8 °F; normal high: 67 °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 12:36 am (local time).
The sun in Smithfield
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:10 pm
- Civil dawn 7:01 am
- Civil dusk 6:39 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:36 pm
- Full dark 7:10 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,412 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Smithfield
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:46–4:46 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:18–5:18 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:08 am–12:08 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:28–9:28 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 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Smithfield
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Fishing pier 0.4 mi
- Fishing Pier 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.4 mi
- Kayak Launch 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Smithfield Station Marina 0.5 mi
- Marina 2.8 mi
- Brown's Marina 3.7 mi
- Rescue Yacht Basin 3.9 mi
- G'Daddy's Bait & Tackle 6.5 mi
- Fuel dock 9.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 3.3 ft at 1,000 ft.
From the shoreline (600 ft from Smithfield) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 33 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
- 164 ft deepnot within 1,000 ft
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 1,000 ft. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1,000 ft. 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. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1,000 ft out.
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
Point of Shoals Light 6.1 mi north
- Light
- Steady white light · F W
- Built
- 1855
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SmithfieldTides nearby
- Benns Church3.9 mi
- Carrollton4.6 mi
- Rushmere6.3 mi
- Hobson8.9 mi
- Newport News11 mi
- Hampton16 mi
- East Hampton17 mi
- Phoebus17 mi
- Portsmouth Heights18 mi
- Poquoson18 mi
Smithfield at a glance
- Town or city of about 8,364 people. Coordinates: 36.982° N, 76.631° W.
- It is 37 mi west of Virginia Beach, the main place in Virginia. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Virginia Beach.
- The nearest tide station, Smithfield, is 0.1 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Smithfield Station Marina (0.5 mi), Browns Marina (3.7 mi), Rescue Yacht Basin (3.9 mi).
Questions about SmithfieldQuestions
What time is high tide today in Smithfield?
Today in Smithfield there are high tides at 1:04 am (3.0 ft) and 1:36 pm (3.8 ft) and low tides at 7:10 am and 8:14 pm. Tide coefficient 84.
What time is sunset today in Smithfield?
At 6:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:39 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Smithfield?
At 7:29 am. First light comes at 6:31 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:46–4:46 am, Minor 11:08 am–12:08 pm, Major 3:18–5:18 pm, Minor 8:28–9:28 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Smithfield?
Overcast, from 56 °F to 73 °F, with a light breeze from the northeast (5 mph) and a 3% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Smithfield?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 2.7 s from the east-northeast. The water is 65.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Smithfield?
The best time to visit Smithfield is from August to October and from April to June: 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 Smithfield (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).