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 1h 33m 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 - Sep 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:573.64:415.09:510.311:000.56:337:32Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:033.75:445.210:550.16:347:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:053.96:415.312:020.311:57 AM-0.16:357:29Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:004.17:345.412:580.112:55-0.26:367:27New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:524.38:235.31:470.01:49-0.36:377:26New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:414.59:095.22:31-0.12:38-0.46:377:24New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:284.79:535.03:13-0.23:26-0.36:387:23New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:134.710:354.73:53-0.14:12-0.16:397:21Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:564.711:174.44:330.14:590.16:407:20Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:404.65:140.35:470.46:417:18Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:004.012:254.55:560.56:380.76:427:17Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:443.71:134.36:400.77:310.96:427:15First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:323.42:064.27:280.98:261.16:437:14First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:273.23:054.18:201.09:241.16:447:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:273.24:064.29:151.010:221.16:457:11First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:283.35:034.310:120.911:161.06:467:09Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:223.55:534.611:060.86:467:08Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:103.86:394.812:030.911:58 AM0.66:477:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:554.17:215.012:450.712:460.46:487:04Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:384.48:035.11:250.51:320.26:497:03Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:214.78:455.22:040.32:160.16:507:01Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:045.09:275.12:430.13:010.06:517:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:485.210:105.03:230.03:480.06:516:58Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:335.410:554.74:040.04:370.06:526:57Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:215.411:424.44:480.15:300.26:536:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:125.35:360.26:280.36:546:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:334.11:085.26:300.37:300.56:556:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:313.82:115.07:290.48:350.66:566:51Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:373.63:204.98:330.49:430.66:576:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:483.64:294.99:400.410:480.56:576:48Waning Crescent30Wed
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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