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 1m 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 - Dec 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:423.33:013.78:310.89:060.66:584:45Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:363.63:523.79:270.79:500.56:594:45Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:253.94:393.710:210.610:330.37:004:45Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:094.25:233.711:110.411:150.27:014:45Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:524.66:073.811:580.311:570.07:024:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:354.96:513.812:430.17:034:45New Moon6Mon
7Tue7:185.17:353.812:39-0.11:280.07:044:45New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:035.38:203.81:22-0.22:13-0.17:054:45New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:495.39:073.82:06-0.33:00-0.17:054:45Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:365.39:563.72:53-0.33:50-0.17:064:45Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:265.210:483.63:43-0.24:42-0.17:074:45Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:175.011:433.64:38-0.15:370.07:084:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:124.75:370.06:330.07:084:46First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:443.61:114.46:410.17:29-0.17:094:46First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:493.72:134.17:470.18:24-0.17:104:46First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:554.03:153.98:540.19:19-0.27:104:47Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:574.34:143.710:010.010:13-0.37:114:47Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:534.55:093.611:03-0.111:04-0.47:114:47Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:454.86:003.612:00-0.27:124:48Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:334.96:483.512:51-0.37:134:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:205.07:353.412:40-0.51:38-0.37:134:49Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:054.98:203.41:25-0.52:22-0.37:144:49Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:494.89:053.32:08-0.43:05-0.27:144:50Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:334.79:483.32:51-0.33:470.07:144:50Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:164.510:333.23:35-0.24:300.17:154:51Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:584.211:183.14:200.05:140.27:154:52Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:424.05:070.25:580.37:154:52Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:063.112:283.75:580.46:420.47:164:53Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:573.11:173.56:510.67:260.47:164:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:523.22:093.37:460.68:120.47:164:54Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:473.53:023.38:420.68:580.47:164:55Third Quarter31Fri
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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