Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 15m at 4:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:064.64:303.710:200.210:25-0.25:486:25Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:064.85:284.111:16-0.111:27-0.55:476:26Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:014.96:224.512:06-0.35:456:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:524.97:134.912:24-0.712:53-0.55:446:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:414.88:025.11:18-0.81:38-0.75:426:28Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:294.68:505.22:09-0.82:22-0.65:416:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:154.39:385.23:00-0.73:05-0.55:406:30Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:023.910:254.93:50-0.53:50-0.35:386:31Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:483.611:144.64:42-0.24:380.05:376:32Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:363.35:360.15:280.25:356:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:054.312:293.06:330.46:230.45:346:34Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:024.01:272.97:320.67:220.65:326:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:063.82:322.88:330.88:230.75:316:35Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:123.73:353.09:310.89:240.65:306:36Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:103.84:283.210:210.710:200.55:286:37Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:583.95:133.611:020.611:100.45:276:38Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:404.05:543.911:390.511:550.35:256:39Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:194.06:344.212:140.35:246:40Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:574.17:134.512:360.112:480.25:236:41New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:364.17:524.71:170.01:230.15:216:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:154.08:314.91:570.01:590.15:206:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:543.99:125.02:380.02:360.15:196:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:353.89:555.03:210.03:160.25:176:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:183.611:414.95:080.15:000.26:167:45Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:043.55:590.35:510.36:157:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:324.812:573.36:550.46:480.46:147:47First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:294.61:573.37:550.47:520.46:127:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:334.53:053.48:560.48:590.36:117:49First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:404.54:133.69:570.310:070.26:107:50First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:454.55:154.010:540.111:130.06:097:51Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:40 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 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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