Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 5:25 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 45m at 11:23 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:484.61:193.87:050.37:130.55:438:17First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:404.42:153.97:560.38:130.55:438:18First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:374.33:164.18:490.29:150.45:438:18First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:374.24:164.59:430.010:190.25:438:19Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:374.25:154.910:38-0.111:210.05:428:20Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:354.26:115.211:33-0.35:428:20Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:324.27:055.512:22-0.212:28-0.55:428:21Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:264.37:585.71:20-0.41:21-0.75:428:21Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:214.28:515.72:14-0.62:13-0.75:428:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:144.29:435.63:07-0.63:05-0.75:418:22Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:074.110:345.43:58-0.63:56-0.65:418:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:594.011:245.14:49-0.44:49-0.45:418:23Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:513.95:41-0.35:43-0.15:418:24Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:144.712:433.76:32-0.16:390.15:418:24Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:044.31:373.77:240.17:370.45:418:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:564.02:343.68:130.28:340.55:418:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:503.73:313.79:010.39:320.65:418:25Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:453.54:263.89:480.410:290.75:428:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:383.45:154.010:340.411:230.65:428:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:273.46:014.311:190.45:428:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:143.46:444.512:130.612:040.35:428:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:583.57:264.712:570.512:470.25:428:27Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:423.68:084.81:390.41:290.25:438:27New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:253.78:505.02:190.32:110.15:438:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:093.89:325.02:590.22:520.15:438:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:523.810:145.03:400.23:350.15:448:27New Moon26Thu
27Fri10:353.910:565.04:210.14:190.15:448:27Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:204.011:404.95:050.15:060.25:448:27Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:074.05:510.15:580.35:458:27Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:264.712:574.16:390.16:540.35:458:27First Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631542)

Common Questions About Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is approximately 2:24 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 Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

What datum are Sand Shoal Inlet, 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 Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Tide predictions for Sand Shoal Inlet, 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 Sand Shoal Inlet, VA?

Tide data for Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631542. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631542.

What is the moon phase in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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