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 : 4:24 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 10:36 am (4.1 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 - Oct 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:434.810:024.33:150.43:420.46:586:47Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:214.910:394.13:490.54:220.56:596:45Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:594.911:173.94:240.65:050.67:006:44Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:414.811:593.75:020.75:530.87:006:42Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:274.85:450.86:460.97:016:41Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:453.51:204.76:360.87:451.07:026:39Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:423.42:234.77:360.88:471.07:036:38Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:483.43:304.88:410.79:500.87:046:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:573.64:354.99:480.610:500.67:056:35Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:024.05:355.110:530.311:450.37:066:34Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:004.46:295.311:560.07:076:32Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:534.97:205.312:360.012:54-0.37:086:31New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:455.38:105.21:23-0.31:49-0.47:096:29New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:355.68:595.02:08-0.42:42-0.57:096:28New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:245.89:474.72:53-0.53:34-0.47:106:27New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:135.810:354.33:38-0.44:26-0.37:116:25Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:035.611:244.04:24-0.25:190.07:126:24Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:535.35:130.06:160.37:136:22Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:153.612:474.96:060.37:160.67:146:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:093.31:454.57:030.68:190.87:156:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:103.22:504.38:040.79:230.97:166:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:193.13:564.19:070.810:220.97:176:17First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:253.34:554.110:090.811:110.87:186:16Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:193.55:424.211:060.811:510.77:196:15Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:033.86:234.211:560.77:206:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:424.17:014.312:250.612:410.57:216:12Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:204.57:384.312:580.51:220.47:226:11Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:584.78:164.21:320.42:010.37:236:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:364.98:544.22:050.32:400.37:246:09Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:145.08:334.11:400.32:200.36:255:08Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:545.19:123.92:160.33:010.46:265:07Waning 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 1:30 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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