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 2h 27m 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 - Mar 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:284.45:403.411:380.311:32-0.26:345:56Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:164.76:293.812:240.06:335:57Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:024.97:174.112:24-0.51:06-0.26:315:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:475.08:044.51:13-0.71:48-0.46:305:59Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:334.98:524.82:02-0.82:30-0.66:296:00Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:184.79:404.92:52-0.83:13-0.66:276:01Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:044.410:295.03:44-0.73:58-0.66:266:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:524.011:214.84:39-0.54:47-0.46:246:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:433.65:37-0.25:40-0.26:236:04Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:184.612:393.26:400.16:38-0.16:216:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:224.41:442.97:480.37:420.16:206:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:344.22:582.89:000.48:500.16:186:07Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:494.14:092.910:110.49:580.06:176:08Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:554.25:103.111:130.311:01-0.16:156:08Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:494.25:593.412:010.26:146:09Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:334.26:423.612:400.16:136:10New Moon16Thu
17Fri7:124.27:223.912:41-0.31:140.06:116:11New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:494.28:014.11:23-0.31:46-0.16:106:12New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:254.18:384.22:02-0.32:18-0.16:086:13New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:013.99:164.32:40-0.22:500.06:076:14Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:383.79:544.33:19-0.13:230.16:056:15Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:153.510:334.23:590.13:580.36:046:16Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:533.311:144.14:410.34:360.46:026:17Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:333.15:260.55:190.66:016:18Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:003.912:192.96:170.76:090.75:596:18First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:543.81:132.87:120.97:050.75:586:19First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:553.82:162.98:110.98:060.65:566:20First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:594.03:203.19:110.89:090.45:556:21First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:004.24:193.410:080.610:100.25:536:22Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:544.45:123.810:590.311:08-0.15:526:23Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:444.76:024.311:470.05:506:24Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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