Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:08 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 3:49 pm (4.9 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 - Jun 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:413.36:134.311:310.35:448:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:263.36:544.512:320.412:140.25:438:18Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:083.37:354.61:160.312:560.25:438:18Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:503.48:154.71:550.31:360.25:438:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:323.48:564.82:330.32:160.25:428:19Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:133.59:374.83:100.32:550.25:428:20Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:553.510:184.83:480.33:350.25:428:21Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:363.510:584.74:270.44:160.35:428:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:183.511:394.65:070.44:590.45:428:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:013.65:490.55:460.55:418:22Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:204.412:473.76:320.56:380.65:418:23Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:054.21:373.87:170.47:340.65:418:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:544.12:324.08:040.48:330.65:418:24Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:493.93:304.48:540.29:350.55:418:24Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:483.84:294.79:470.110:380.35:418:24Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:473.85:265.110:42-0.111:400.15:418:25Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:453.86:235.411:38-0.35:418:25Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:423.97:185.712:40-0.112:35-0.55:428:25New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:384.08:135.81:37-0.31:30-0.65:428:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:344.19:075.82:31-0.42:25-0.75:428:26New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:294.110:015.73:23-0.53:19-0.75:428:26New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:234.110:525.44:14-0.54:13-0.65:428:26Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:174.111:435.05:06-0.45:09-0.45:438:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:114.15:57-0.36:07-0.15:438:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:334.61:054.06:47-0.17:060.25:438:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:244.12:014.07:370.08:070.45:438:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:163.73:004.08:260.29:080.55:448:27First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:123.43:584.09:140.310:090.65:448:27First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:083.24:524.110:020.411:090.75:458:27Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:013.15:414.210:510.45:458:27Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 6:58 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 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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