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 - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:105.012:404.66:19-0.36:44-0.16:088:10Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:024.51:384.57:11-0.17:470.26:098:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:584.02:394.48:040.08:520.46:108:08Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:573.63:434.48:590.29:590.56:118:07Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:003.44:464.49:540.311:060.56:118:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:023.25:434.510:500.36:128:05Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:563.36:324.612:070.511:44 AM0.36:138:04Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:443.37:174.712:570.512:340.26:148:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:283.57:584.71:390.41:190.26:158:02New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:103.68:384.82:150.42:000.16:168:00New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:513.89:174.82:500.42:400.16:167:59New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:313.99:564.83:240.33:190.26:177:58New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:114.010:334.63:580.43:590.36:187:57Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:514.111:114.54:330.44:400.46:197:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:314.111:494.35:100.55:230.66:207:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:124.25:480.66:090.76:217:53Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:284.012:564.26:280.66:590.86:217:52First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:123.81:454.37:120.77:540.96:227:51First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:023.62:414.48:010.78:530.96:237:49First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:003.53:424.68:560.69:550.86:247:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:023.64:444.99:540.510:580.66:257:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:043.75:435.210:550.211:580.46:267:45Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:033.96:395.511:550.06:267:44Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:594.27:335.712:540.112:53-0.36:277:42Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:534.58:255.81:45-0.11:48-0.56:287:41Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:464.89:175.82:34-0.32:42-0.66:297:40Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:395.010:075.63:22-0.53:36-0.66:307:38Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:305.110:565.24:10-0.54:30-0.56:317:37Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:225.111:464.84:58-0.45:26-0.36:317:35Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:155.05:47-0.26:240.06:327:34Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:364.31:094.86:380.07:260.36:337:32Third Quarter31Tue
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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