Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 6:57 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Mar 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:424.32:023.27:590.38:040.07:346:56First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:464.33:073.29:030.39:070.07:326:57First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:544.44:163.310:090.310:13-0.27:316:58Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:014.55:223.511:130.111:19-0.47:306:59Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:024.76:223.912:13-0.27:287:00Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:584.87:174.212:21-0.61:06-0.47:277:01Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:504.98:094.51:19-0.81:54-0.67:257:02Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:394.88:594.72:12-1.02:39-0.87:247:03Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:264.69:474.83:03-1.03:23-0.87:237:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:124.410:344.83:52-0.84:06-0.77:217:05Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:564.111:204.64:41-0.64:50-0.57:207:06Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:403.75:30-0.35:35-0.27:187:07Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:064.412:263.46:210.06:230.07:177:08Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:554.11:143.17:140.37:130.27:157:09Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:493.82:072.98:090.58:080.47:147:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:493.63:072.89:080.79:050.57:127:10Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:523.64:092.910:060.810:030.57:117:11Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:533.65:063.111:010.711:000.47:097:12Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:443.85:563.311:490.611:520.37:087:13Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:293.96:413.712:300.57:067:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:104.17:234.012:390.11:080.37:057:15Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:504.28:044.31:230.01:440.17:037:16New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:294.38:454.52:05-0.12:210.07:027:17New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:094.39:264.72:46-0.22:58-0.17:007:18New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:494.210:074.93:28-0.23:36-0.16:597:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:304.110:514.94:12-0.24:17-0.16:577:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:123.911:374.94:59-0.15:01-0.16:567:20Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:583.75:500.05:510.06:547:21Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:284.712:503.56:450.26:470.16:537:22First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:244.61:493.47:450.37:490.16:517:23First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:284.52:553.48:480.38:540.16:507:24First Quarter31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631542)

Common Questions About Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is approximately 10:08 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA