Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 12:07 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 6:15 am (3.6 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 - Sep 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:534.45:230.56:000.66:337:33Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:103.712:374.36:020.66:490.96:347:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:533.41:254.26:460.87:421.16:347:30Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:413.22:204.17:340.98:391.26:357:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:373.13:224.18:281.09:391.36:367:27Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:403.14:244.29:251.010:381.26:377:25Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:403.25:204.510:230.911:331.06:387:24Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:353.56:104.811:200.76:397:22Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:243.86:565.012:200.812:130.46:397:21Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:114.27:395.21:030.51:030.26:407:19New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:564.68:225.31:440.31:510.06:417:18New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:414.99:065.22:240.12:38-0.26:427:16New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:275.29:505.13:04-0.13:27-0.26:437:15New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:135.410:354.83:45-0.14:17-0.16:437:13Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:025.511:224.54:28-0.15:100.06:447:12Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:525.45:150.06:070.26:457:10Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:124.112:475.36:070.17:100.56:467:08First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:073.71:495.07:040.38:170.66:477:07First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:113.42:594.98:080.49:270.76:487:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:233.34:134.89:150.510:370.76:487:04Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:373.45:214.810:240.411:400.66:497:02Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:423.66:174.811:290.36:507:01Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:353.97:044.812:310.512:270.26:516:59Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:204.26:464.81:140.312:180.15:525:58Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:024.57:254.712:510.21:030.15:535:56Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:424.78:034.51:250.21:440.15:535:55Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:204.88:404.31:580.22:240.25:545:53Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:594.89:184.12:310.33:040.35:555:52Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:384.89:563.93:050.43:450.55:565:50Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:184.710:363.63:410.64:280.75:575:49Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 9:11 am — 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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