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 2h 30m 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 - Jun 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:043.87:335.21:00-0.112:55-0.35:448:17Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:523.78:205.21:52-0.21:41-0.35:438:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:403.69:065.22:40-0.22:26-0.35:438:18Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:263.59:515.13:26-0.23:10-0.25:438:19Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:123.410:374.94:110.03:540.05:428:20Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:573.311:224.74:560.14:390.25:428:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:423.35:420.35:270.35:428:21Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:074.412:293.26:280.56:170.55:428:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:544.21:193.27:140.67:090.75:428:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:423.92:123.38:000.78:040.85:418:22Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:333.73:073.48:440.79:000.85:418:23Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:253.64:013.79:270.79:560.85:418:23Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:173.54:514.010:110.610:510.75:418:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:073.55:394.310:560.511:450.65:418:24Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:553.66:244.711:420.35:418:25Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:423.67:105.012:360.412:280.25:418:25Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:293.77:565.31:250.21:140.05:428:25New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:163.78:445.42:120.12:01-0.15:428:26New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:053.89:335.53:000.02:48-0.25:428:26New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:543.810:235.53:48-0.13:38-0.25:428:26Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:453.811:145.44:38-0.14:30-0.25:428:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:383.85:30-0.15:26-0.15:428:27Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:055.212:333.96:24-0.16:260.05:438:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:594.91:323.97:170.07:300.15:438:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:554.52:344.18:110.08:350.25:438:27First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:554.13:384.39:040.09:420.35:448:27First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:553.84:394.59:560.010:480.35:448:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:553.65:364.710:49-0.111:520.25:448:27Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:513.46:274.911:41-0.15:458:27Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:433.47:165.012:500.112:31-0.15:458:27Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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