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 4h 00m 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 - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:304.212:503.66:40-0.16:56-0.37:065:26Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:314.11:503.17:460.07:51-0.27:055:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:374.12:552.98:550.28:50-0.17:045:29Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:454.14:012.810:060.29:51-0.17:035:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:484.25:012.811:130.210:51-0.27:035:31Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:454.35:542.912:090.17:025:32Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:354.36:423.012:550.07:015:33New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:194.47:263.212:35-0.41:34-0.17:005:34New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:004.48:073.31:19-0.42:10-0.16:595:35New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:384.48:483.52:00-0.42:44-0.16:585:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:164.39:273.52:39-0.43:170.06:575:37Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:524.110:073.63:19-0.23:510.06:555:38Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:293.810:463.64:00-0.14:260.16:545:40Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:063.611:273.64:430.15:020.26:535:41Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:463.35:290.35:410.36:525:42First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:123.612:293.16:180.56:250.46:515:43First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:013.61:192.97:120.67:130.56:505:44First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:593.72:172.88:110.78:080.46:495:45First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:013.83:192.89:130.79:070.36:475:46Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:024.14:193.010:150.510:070.16:465:47Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:004.45:153.211:130.311:06-0.26:455:48Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:534.86:083.612:060.06:445:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:445.06:593.912:01-0.512:54-0.36:425:50Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:335.27:504.312:54-0.81:39-0.56:415:51Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:215.28:404.51:46-1.02:24-0.76:405:52Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:095.09:304.72:37-1.03:09-0.76:385:53Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:564.710:204.83:30-0.93:55-0.76:375:54Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:444.311:114.74:25-0.74:42-0.66:365:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
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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