Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 10:08 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:06 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:534.23:213.49:080.39:160.15:496:25Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:004.14:253.610:090.210:210.05:476:25Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:584.15:193.911:020.111:20-0.15:466:26Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:474.16:054.111:470.05:446:27Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:304.16:474.312:11-0.212:27-0.15:436:28Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:104.07:274.512:56-0.31:04-0.15:416:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:493.98:074.61:37-0.31:40-0.15:406:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:283.88:464.62:16-0.22:16-0.15:396:31Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:073.79:264.62:55-0.12:520.15:376:32Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:463.610:064.53:340.13:300.25:366:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:263.410:494.34:150.34:100.45:346:33Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:083.311:344.14:590.54:540.55:336:34Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:533.25:470.75:430.65:316:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:234.012:443.16:370.86:370.75:306:36Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:173.91:413.27:300.87:340.75:296:37Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:153.92:413.48:220.88:330.65:276:38Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:124.03:383.79:150.69:320.45:266:39Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:064.14:314.110:050.410:300.25:246:40Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:574.35:214.610:540.111:26-0.15:236:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:474.46:105.111:42-0.15:226:41Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:354.56:595.412:19-0.312:29-0.45:206:42New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:244.57:495.71:10-0.51:15-0.55:196:43New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:144.48:405.82:01-0.62:03-0.65:186:44New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:054.310:325.73:53-0.63:53-0.66:177:45Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:564.111:255.54:47-0.54:45-0.56:157:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:503.95:43-0.35:42-0.36:147:47Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:215.112:473.76:41-0.16:43-0.16:137:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:204.81:493.67:420.17:470.16:127:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:234.42:573.58:430.28:540.26:107:50First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:294.14:053.69:420.210:010.36:097:50First Quarter30Sat
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 1:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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