Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 11:04 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 03m at 5:13 am (3.4 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 - Dec 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:235.17:383.512:42-0.31:43-0.16:584:45Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:085.18:233.41:26-0.32:270.06:594:45Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:534.99:073.32:09-0.23:100.17:004:45Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:374.89:513.32:52-0.13:530.27:014:45Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:214.510:363.23:360.14:370.47:024:45Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:044.311:223.14:220.35:210.57:034:45Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:494.05:110.46:060.67:044:45Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:113.112:353.86:030.66:500.67:044:45Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:043.21:243.66:570.77:340.67:054:45Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:593.42:163.47:530.88:180.67:064:45Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:543.63:093.38:500.89:030.57:074:45Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:463.94:003.39:470.79:490.37:084:46Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:354.34:493.410:420.510:370.27:084:46Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:234.65:383.411:350.311:260.07:094:46Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:104.96:253.512:250.17:104:46New Moon15Mon
16Tue6:585.27:143.612:14-0.21:130.07:104:47New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:485.48:033.71:02-0.42:01-0.27:114:47New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:375.48:543.71:51-0.52:50-0.27:124:47New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:275.49:463.72:41-0.63:40-0.37:124:48Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:175.210:393.83:34-0.54:31-0.27:134:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:084.911:353.84:31-0.45:23-0.27:134:49Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:014.55:32-0.26:16-0.27:144:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:343.912:574.06:360.07:09-0.27:144:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:374.01:563.67:420.18:03-0.27:154:50First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:424.12:583.38:500.28:57-0.27:154:51Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:454.33:593.19:580.29:51-0.27:154:52Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:434.44:553.011:020.110:45-0.27:164:52Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:354.55:463.011:590.011:36-0.37:164:53Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:234.66:343.112:470.07:164:54Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:094.67:193.112:24-0.31:300.07:164:54Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:524.67:323.11:08-0.42:100.07:174:55Full Moon31Wed
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 8:08 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 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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