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 : in 39m at 5:10 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:35 pm (4.5 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 - Aug 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:084.02:504.68:140.29:010.56:078:10Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:083.83:534.89:090.210:060.46:088:09Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:123.74:555.110:070.111:120.36:098:08Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:153.75:565.311:08-0.16:108:07Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:153.86:535.512:140.112:08-0.36:118:06Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:123.97:485.61:12-0.11:06-0.46:118:05New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:074.18:415.62:05-0.22:00-0.66:128:04New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:004.29:315.52:54-0.32:53-0.66:138:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:514.310:195.33:41-0.33:44-0.56:148:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:404.411:054.94:27-0.24:35-0.36:158:01Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:284.311:504.55:12-0.15:260.06:168:00Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:164.35:560.16:190.36:177:59Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:354.11:054.26:410.37:140.56:177:57First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:223.71:564.17:270.58:100.76:187:56First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:133.42:524.08:140.69:080.96:197:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:093.23:504.19:040.710:071.06:207:54First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:073.14:474.29:550.811:051.06:217:52Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:033.25:394.310:480.711:570.96:227:51Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:543.36:274.511:390.66:227:50Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:403.57:114.812:420.812:280.56:237:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:243.87:534.91:230.61:130.36:247:47Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:074.08:345.12:010.51:560.26:257:46Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:504.29:155.12:390.32:380.16:267:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:324.49:555.13:170.23:210.16:277:43Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:144.610:365.03:550.24:060.16:277:42Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:584.711:184.84:350.24:530.26:287:40Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:434.85:180.25:450.36:297:39Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:024.512:324.86:030.26:410.46:307:37Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:514.21:274.96:530.37:420.56:317:36Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:473.92:284.97:480.38:470.66:327:35Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:493.73:344.98:480.39:530.66:327:33Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:22 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 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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