Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 12:07 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:394.25:513.011:550.411:370.17:174:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:244.56:363.112:390.37:174:56Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:084.77:203.212:21-0.11:210.17:174:57Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:524.88:043.31:05-0.22:030.07:174:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:364.98:493.41:49-0.32:450.07:174:59Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:194.99:343.52:33-0.43:28-0.17:175:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:024.810:213.63:20-0.34:12-0.17:175:01Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:474.711:103.74:10-0.34:58-0.27:175:02Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:344.45:05-0.25:45-0.27:175:03Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:033.812:244.06:040.06:35-0.27:175:03Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:014.01:203.67:070.17:27-0.27:175:04Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:034.12:213.38:140.18:22-0.27:175:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:084.33:253.19:220.19:20-0.37:165:06Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:114.54:273.010:300.010:19-0.47:165:07Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:124.75:263.111:34-0.111:18-0.57:165:08Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:084.86:213.112:31-0.27:155:09New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:014.97:133.212:14-0.61:21-0.37:155:10New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:514.98:033.31:05-0.72:07-0.37:155:11New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:384.88:503.41:54-0.72:50-0.37:145:13New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:214.69:353.42:40-0.63:31-0.27:145:14Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:034.410:193.53:26-0.54:11-0.27:135:15Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:434.011:023.44:12-0.24:500.07:135:16Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:233.711:473.44:590.05:290.17:125:17Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:053.45:480.26:100.27:125:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:343.412:503.06:400.46:520.37:115:19First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:263.41:412.87:340.67:370.47:105:20First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:223.52:372.78:320.78:270.47:105:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:213.63:342.79:310.79:200.47:095:22Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:173.84:292.710:300.610:140.27:085:23Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:094.15:202.911:230.511:070.07:085:24Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:584.36:083.112:110.37:075:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 3:31 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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