Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 39m at 5:36 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:01 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:155.39:343.62:32-0.93:30-0.67:174:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:055.010:253.53:24-0.74:20-0.47:174:56Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:544.611:173.44:17-0.55:11-0.37:174:57Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:434.25:11-0.26:01-0.17:174:58Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:093.312:323.86:080.06:500.07:174:59Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:053.31:243.47:060.37:380.27:174:59Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:033.32:183.28:050.48:240.27:175:00Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:013.43:133.09:040.59:110.27:175:01Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:543.64:052.910:030.59:570.27:175:02Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:433.84:543.010:560.410:430.17:175:03Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:284.05:393.011:430.311:280.07:175:04Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:124.36:233.112:260.27:175:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:544.47:063.312:11-0.11:060.17:165:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:364.67:483.312:53-0.21:450.17:165:07New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:184.78:313.41:34-0.32:250.07:165:08New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:594.79:133.52:15-0.33:050.07:165:09New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:404.79:563.62:58-0.33:46-0.17:155:10Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:224.610:413.63:43-0.24:30-0.17:155:11Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:054.411:293.74:32-0.15:15-0.17:145:12Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:524.25:260.06:03-0.17:145:13First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:223.812:433.96:250.06:54-0.17:145:14First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:213.91:413.67:270.17:47-0.27:135:15First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:244.12:433.48:330.18:44-0.37:125:16First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:284.43:473.39:400.09:43-0.47:125:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:304.64:483.310:46-0.110:43-0.67:115:19Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:294.85:463.411:48-0.311:41-0.77:115:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:255.06:413.512:43-0.57:105:21Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:195.17:343.612:36-0.91:34-0.67:095:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:095.18:253.71:28-0.92:21-0.67:095:23Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:574.99:133.72:17-0.93:06-0.67:085:24Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:434.710:003.73:06-0.83:51-0.57:075:25Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:48 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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