Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 1:37 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 16m at 7:50 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:064.46:244.612:020.05:486:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:504.57:094.912:27-0.312:44-0.25:466:26New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:354.57:565.21:15-0.41:27-0.45:456:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:214.48:435.42:03-0.52:10-0.45:436:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:074.39:325.42:52-0.52:56-0.45:426:29Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:554.110:235.33:43-0.43:44-0.45:416:30Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:463.811:175.14:38-0.24:38-0.25:396:30Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:413.65:370.05:36-0.15:386:31First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:154.812:413.46:380.16:400.05:366:32First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:204.51:493.47:420.27:470.15:356:33First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:294.33:013.48:460.38:550.15:336:34First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:374.24:063.79:460.210:020.15:326:35Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:374.15:024.010:400.111:040.05:306:36Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:284.05:494.311:270.011:57-0.15:296:37Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:134.06:334.512:09-0.15:286:38Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:543.97:134.712:44-0.212:47-0.15:266:38Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:353.87:534.71:26-0.21:24-0.15:256:39Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:143.88:334.72:06-0.22:010.05:246:40Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:543.79:134.72:45-0.12:380.15:226:41Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:343.59:554.63:240.13:170.25:216:42Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:143.410:374.44:060.33:570.45:206:43Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:573.311:224.24:490.54:410.55:186:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:413.25:360.75:300.65:176:45Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:094.012:313.16:250.86:230.75:166:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:013.91:273.27:150.87:190.85:156:47Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:573.92:263.48:060.88:170.75:136:47Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:543.93:223.78:560.79:160.65:126:48Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:484.04:154.19:460.510:140.35:116:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:394.16:054.611:340.26:107:50Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:294.26:545.012:100.112:220.06:097:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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 10:43 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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