Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 11:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - May 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:423.92:053.08:030.87:580.86:077:52First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:383.83:043.18:530.98:560.86:067:53First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:353.74:033.39:410.89:530.86:057:54First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:283.74:553.710:270.710:490.76:047:55Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:183.85:424.011:110.611:430.56:037:56Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:033.86:274.411:540.46:027:56Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:473.97:104.812:330.312:360.26:017:57Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:313.97:545.11:200.11:180.16:007:58Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:163.98:395.42:070.02:01-0.15:597:59Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:023.99:265.52:53-0.12:45-0.15:588:00Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:493.810:155.53:41-0.23:32-0.25:578:01Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:383.811:065.44:31-0.14:22-0.15:568:02Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:293.711:595.25:240.05:160.05:558:03Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:243.66:200.16:150.15:548:03Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:554.91:243.67:180.27:190.25:538:04Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:554.62:293.78:160.28:260.25:538:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:584.33:363.99:120.19:340.25:528:06Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:014.14:404.210:060.110:400.25:518:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:003.95:364.510:580.011:440.15:508:08Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:543.86:264.711:48-0.15:508:08Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:443.77:134.912:420.012:34-0.15:498:09Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:313.67:575.01:33-0.11:19-0.15:488:10New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:163.58:415.02:19-0.12:02-0.15:488:11New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:003.59:255.03:020.02:44-0.15:478:12New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:433.410:084.83:440.13:260.05:478:12New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:263.310:514.74:250.24:080.25:468:13Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:103.311:354.55:080.44:520.35:468:14Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:543.25:510.55:380.55:458:15Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:194.312:403.26:360.66:280.65:458:15Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:054.11:303.37:210.77:210.85:448:16First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:523.92:233.48:050.78:160.85:448:17First Quarter31Sat
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 2:31 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 13% 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 (13% 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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