Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 53m at 1:57 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:274.61:024.86:33-0.37:110.16:078:11First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:204.12:014.77:27-0.18:150.36:088:10First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:183.73:054.58:230.09:210.56:098:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:213.44:114.59:200.110:280.56:108:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:263.35:144.510:190.211:330.56:108:07Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:263.36:084.511:170.26:118:06Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:183.46:544.612:280.512:100.26:128:05Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:053.57:364.71:140.412:580.16:138:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:473.78:164.71:520.31:420.16:148:02Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:293.98:544.72:260.32:220.16:158:01Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:094.09:324.73:000.23:010.16:158:00Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:494.210:104.63:340.33:400.26:167:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:294.210:484.44:080.34:200.36:177:58Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:094.311:254.24:440.45:020.56:187:56Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:494.35:210.55:460.76:197:55Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:044.012:324.36:010.66:340.86:207:54Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:463.81:194.36:440.67:260.96:207:53Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:333.62:124.37:330.78:231.06:217:51Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:283.53:124.58:270.69:220.96:227:50Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:293.64:134.79:240.510:230.86:237:49Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:313.75:125.010:250.311:230.56:247:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:314.06:085.311:250.16:257:46Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:284.37:025.512:190.212:24-0.26:267:45Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:224.77:535.71:11-0.11:20-0.56:267:43New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:155.08:445.72:00-0.32:14-0.66:277:42New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:075.39:345.52:48-0.53:07-0.76:287:41New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:595.410:235.33:35-0.64:00-0.66:297:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:515.411:134.94:23-0.54:55-0.46:307:38Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:435.35:12-0.45:52-0.16:317:36Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:044.412:375.16:04-0.26:510.26:317:35First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:564.01:354.86:590.07:540.46:327:34First Quarter31Sat
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 4:58 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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