Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 10:56 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:303.11:543.87:190.88:060.76:584:45First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:283.32:483.78:160.88:520.66:594:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:233.63:393.79:130.79:370.57:004:45Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:134.04:283.810:080.610:220.37:014:45Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:594.45:153.811:010.411:070.17:024:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:444.86:013.911:520.111:52-0.17:034:45Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:305.16:483.912:42-0.17:034:45Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:175.47:353.912:37-0.31:30-0.27:044:45Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:065.68:243.91:24-0.52:19-0.37:054:45Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:565.69:153.82:12-0.53:10-0.37:064:45Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:475.510:083.73:02-0.54:03-0.27:074:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:405.311:033.63:56-0.44:58-0.27:074:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:345.04:54-0.35:55-0.17:084:46Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:023.612:324.65:57-0.16:53-0.17:094:46Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:053.61:324.27:030.07:49-0.17:104:46Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:133.72:353.98:110.18:44-0.17:104:47Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:193.93:363.79:180.19:37-0.17:114:47Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:184.24:323.510:240.110:28-0.27:114:47Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:104.45:233.411:240.011:16-0.27:124:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:574.66:103.312:16-0.17:134:48Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:414.76:543.312:01-0.31:02-0.17:134:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:244.77:373.212:44-0.31:43-0.17:144:49New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:064.78:193.21:25-0.32:230.07:144:50New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:484.69:013.22:05-0.23:020.07:144:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:294.59:433.22:45-0.13:420.17:154:51Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:114.410:263.13:270.04:220.37:154:51Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:524.211:103.14:100.25:040.47:164:52Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:344.011:563.14:560.35:470.47:164:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:183.85:450.56:300.47:164:53First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:463.21:053.66:380.67:140.47:164:54First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:393.31:563.47:340.67:580.47:174:55First Quarter31Fri
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 1:56 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 91% 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 (91% 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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