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 : 12:06 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 6:21 am (3.1 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 - Feb 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:354.15:18-0.55:40-0.67:065:26Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:084.312:283.66:19-0.36:34-0.47:055:28Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:084.11:263.27:220.07:31-0.27:045:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:133.92:292.98:290.28:29-0.17:035:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:213.83:342.89:380.39:29-0.17:025:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:253.94:342.810:430.310:28-0.17:015:32Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:193.95:252.911:380.211:21-0.27:015:33Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:054.06:103.112:210.17:005:34Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:464.16:523.312:07-0.212:570.06:595:35New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:244.27:333.512:49-0.31:300.06:575:36New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:014.28:123.71:28-0.32:03-0.16:565:37New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:384.28:513.82:06-0.32:36-0.16:555:38New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:154.19:303.92:44-0.33:100.06:545:40Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:514.010:093.93:23-0.13:450.06:535:41Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:283.810:493.94:040.04:220.16:525:42Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:063.611:313.94:470.25:020.26:515:43Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:473.45:350.35:460.26:505:44First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:183.912:353.26:280.56:350.36:485:45First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:133.91:313.17:250.57:310.26:475:46First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:164.02:343.18:270.58:320.16:465:47First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:204.23:393.39:300.39:34-0.16:455:48Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:214.54:403.610:310.110:36-0.46:435:49Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:194.86:373.912:28-0.27:426:50Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:135.07:314.312:36-0.71:20-0.57:416:51Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:055.28:244.61:32-1.02:09-0.87:406:52Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:555.19:164.92:26-1.12:57-0.97:386:53Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:455.010:075.03:18-1.23:44-1.07:376:54Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:344.710:585.04:11-1.04:31-0.97:366:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
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 9:13 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 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.

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