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 4h 39m 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 - Feb 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:494.24:073.110:020.39:58-0.17:065:27Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:484.65:063.211:040.110:57-0.47:055:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:454.96:023.512:02-0.27:045:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:405.26:563.712:55-0.47:035:30Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:345.47:503.912:50-0.91:45-0.67:025:31Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:255.48:434.11:44-1.12:33-0.77:015:32Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:155.39:354.32:37-1.13:21-0.87:005:33Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:045.010:274.33:31-1.04:09-0.76:595:34Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:534.511:194.34:26-0.84:57-0.66:585:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:424.05:24-0.55:47-0.46:575:37Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:134.112:343.56:25-0.26:38-0.36:565:38Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:124.01:303.17:280.17:32-0.16:555:39Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:153.82:332.88:350.38:280.16:545:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:223.83:372.69:440.49:270.16:535:41Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:253.84:362.710:510.410:250.16:525:42Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:203.95:272.811:450.411:180.06:515:43Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:064.06:113.012:270.36:495:44Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:484.16:533.212:04-0.11:020.26:485:45New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:274.27:333.312:46-0.21:350.16:475:46New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:044.38:123.51:25-0.32:060.16:465:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:404.38:513.72:03-0.32:390.16:455:48New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:164.29:293.82:41-0.23:120.16:435:49Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:524.110:073.93:21-0.13:460.16:425:50Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:283.910:463.94:010.04:210.26:415:51Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:053.611:273.94:450.25:000.26:395:52Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:463.45:340.35:420.36:385:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:154.012:343.26:280.46:320.36:375:54First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:104.01:313.07:280.57:280.36:355:55First Quarter28Mon
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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