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 3h 42m 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 - Jan 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:343.62:503.38:320.68:460.37:174:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:293.93:453.39:320.59:360.17:174:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:224.34:383.310:310.310:28-0.17:174:57Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:144.75:313.411:280.111:21-0.37:174:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:065.06:233.512:22-0.27:174:59Full Moon5Wed
6Thu6:585.37:153.612:13-0.61:14-0.47:175:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:505.58:073.71:05-0.82:04-0.57:175:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:425.59:003.81:57-0.92:55-0.67:175:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:335.49:533.82:49-0.93:45-0.67:175:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:245.210:473.93:44-0.84:37-0.57:175:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:164.811:433.84:41-0.65:29-0.57:175:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:084.35:42-0.46:22-0.47:175:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:423.81:033.86:45-0.27:14-0.37:165:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:453.82:023.47:510.08:07-0.27:165:07Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:493.93:043.18:590.29:01-0.17:165:08Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:524.04:042.910:070.29:55-0.17:155:09Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:484.14:582.811:100.210:48-0.17:155:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:384.25:472.812:030.17:155:12Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:244.26:322.912:470.17:145:13New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:074.37:143.012:23-0.21:260.17:145:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:484.47:563.11:04-0.32:020.07:135:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:284.48:373.21:44-0.32:370.17:135:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:074.49:173.32:24-0.33:120.17:125:17New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:454.39:573.33:03-0.23:480.17:125:18Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:224.110:383.43:440.04:250.27:115:19Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:003.911:193.44:260.15:020.27:105:20Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:383.75:120.35:420.37:105:21Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:033.512:213.46:020.46:240.37:095:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:523.61:093.26:570.57:110.37:085:23First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:483.72:053.07:560.58:020.27:075:25First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:483.93:063.08:580.48:580.17:075:26Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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