Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 03m at 3:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:56 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:174.511:404.85:00-0.35:14-0.36:078:11Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:084.55:46-0.26:110.06:088:10Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:284.31:004.46:330.07:100.36:098:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:163.81:544.37:210.28:100.66:108:08Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:083.42:524.28:090.49:130.86:108:07Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:053.13:534.29:000.510:180.96:118:06Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:062.94:534.29:540.611:220.96:128:04Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:053.05:474.310:480.66:138:03Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:563.16:354.412:170.911:42 AM0.66:148:02Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:433.27:184.61:010.812:300.56:158:01Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:263.47:594.71:370.71:150.36:168:00New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:083.78:384.82:110.61:560.26:167:59New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:493.99:154.92:440.52:360.26:177:58New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:294.09:524.83:180.43:160.26:187:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:094.210:294.73:520.33:570.36:197:55Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:484.411:064.54:270.34:400.46:207:54Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:294.511:454.35:030.45:260.56:217:53Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:124.65:420.46:170.66:217:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:274.01:004.66:260.47:140.76:227:50First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:153.71:564.77:160.58:160.86:237:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:133.53:004.88:120.59:210.86:247:47First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:193.44:094.99:140.410:290.76:257:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:283.45:155.110:200.211:350.56:267:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:343.66:165.311:250.06:267:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:343.97:125.512:340.312:27-0.26:277:42Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:304.28:045.61:270.01:25-0.46:287:41Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:234.58:545.52:15-0.22:19-0.56:297:39Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:134.89:415.22:59-0.33:11-0.56:307:38Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:024.910:264.93:42-0.34:02-0.36:317:36Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:505.011:104.54:25-0.24:53-0.16:317:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:364.911:554.15:070.05:450.26:327:33Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 6:49 am — 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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