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 5h 01m 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 - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:333.95:073.910:370.211:060.36:087:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:293.85:574.111:270.26:077:52Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:173.76:414.312:040.212:110.16:067:53Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:593.77:214.512:540.112:520.16:057:54Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:403.68:004.71:380.11:300.16:047:55Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:203.68:404.72:170.02:070.16:037:56Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:593.69:204.82:540.12:440.16:027:57Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:393.610:004.73:320.13:210.26:017:58Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:203.510:414.64:110.24:000.36:007:58Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:013.511:234.54:510.44:410.45:597:59Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:423.45:330.55:250.55:588:00Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:054.412:273.36:180.66:120.65:578:01Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:504.21:153.47:050.77:050.75:568:02Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:394.12:083.57:530.78:020.75:558:03Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:324.03:053.78:420.69:010.65:548:04Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:284.04:034.19:320.410:010.55:538:05Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:254.04:594.510:230.211:020.35:528:05Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:204.15:525.011:150.05:528:06Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:144.16:445.412:010.012:07-0.25:518:07Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:074.27:375.712:58-0.212:59-0.45:508:08New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:594.28:295.91:53-0.41:50-0.65:508:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:534.29:235.92:46-0.52:42-0.75:498:09New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:464.110:165.83:39-0.53:35-0.65:488:10Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:404.111:105.54:32-0.54:29-0.55:488:11Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:354.05:27-0.35:26-0.35:478:12Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:045.212:323.96:23-0.26:27-0.15:468:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:594.71:313.87:190.07:300.15:468:13First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:564.32:343.88:140.18:340.35:458:14First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:553.93:383.89:070.29:390.45:458:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:553.64:374.09:570.210:420.55:448:16Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:513.45:284.210:450.311:410.45:448:16Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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