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 5h 42m 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 - Dec 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:264.25:470.66:450.66:584:46Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:553.31:194.16:460.67:340.56:594:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:543.62:154.07:480.68:230.37:004:45Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:534.03:134.08:510.49:140.17:014:45Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:504.44:093.99:540.210:05-0.17:014:45Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:454.95:033.910:550.010:57-0.47:024:45Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:385.35:573.911:53-0.211:49-0.67:034:45Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:315.66:503.912:49-0.47:044:45New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:245.87:433.812:41-0.71:43-0.57:054:45New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:185.88:363.81:32-0.82:36-0.57:064:45New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:125.69:303.72:25-0.83:29-0.47:064:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:055.410:253.63:19-0.64:23-0.27:074:45Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:585.011:203.54:15-0.45:19-0.17:084:46Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:524.55:14-0.26:140.07:094:46First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:193.412:464.16:160.17:070.17:094:46First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:213.41:433.77:190.37:580.27:104:46First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:243.52:403.48:240.48:450.27:114:47First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:243.63:353.29:270.59:310.37:114:47Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:153.84:253.010:270.510:150.37:124:48Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:014.05:113.011:200.410:590.27:124:48Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:434.25:543.012:050.47:134:48Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:244.36:363.112:450.37:134:49Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:064.57:173.112:220.11:220.37:144:49Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:474.67:593.21:020.02:000.27:144:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:284.68:403.21:420.02:380.27:154:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:094.69:223.22:210.03:170.27:154:51Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:494.610:033.23:020.03:580.37:154:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:294.510:473.33:450.14:390.37:164:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:104.311:333.44:320.25:220.27:164:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:544.15:240.36:070.27:164:54Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun12:243.612:423.96:210.36:540.17:174:55Third Quarter31Sun
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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