Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 11:15 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 4:55 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:343.33:254.68:320.49:520.86:337:32Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:443.24:374.59:360.511:020.86:347:31Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:543.25:394.510:400.56:357:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:523.46:294.612:010.711:39 AM0.46:357:28Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:393.67:104.612:470.612:310.36:367:26Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:203.97:484.61:230.51:160.36:377:25New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:594.18:234.61:550.41:560.26:387:23New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:374.38:594.62:250.42:350.26:397:22New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:154.59:354.52:560.43:120.36:407:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:534.610:124.33:280.43:500.46:407:19Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:314.710:484.14:000.54:300.56:417:17Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:094.611:263.94:350.65:120.76:427:16Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:504.65:120.75:570.96:437:14Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:053.712:344.55:530.86:481.06:447:13First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:493.51:264.56:410.97:451.16:457:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:413.42:264.57:370.98:451.16:457:10First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:443.33:314.68:390.89:461.06:467:08First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:523.54:344.89:430.610:460.86:477:07Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:553.85:325.110:460.411:410.56:487:05Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:534.36:255.311:480.16:497:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:464.87:165.412:320.212:46-0.26:497:02Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:385.28:055.41:19-0.11:41-0.46:507:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:295.68:545.22:05-0.42:34-0.56:516:59Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:195.89:435.02:50-0.53:26-0.56:526:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:105.910:324.63:36-0.54:19-0.36:536:56Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:015.711:214.34:23-0.35:14-0.16:546:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:545.511:133.94:13-0.15:130.25:555:53Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:505.15:080.16:150.55:555:51Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:093.512:514.76:070.47:210.75:565:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:123.31:594.57:100.68:290.85:575:48Third Quarter30Wed
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 8:05 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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