Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 43m at 11:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:28 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:423.99:115.62:36-0.12:29-0.35:438:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:324.010:015.63:25-0.23:18-0.35:438:18New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:234.010:515.54:15-0.24:10-0.35:438:19Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:164.011:435.35:06-0.25:05-0.25:428:19Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:104.05:59-0.26:04-0.15:428:20Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:365.01:084.16:52-0.17:060.05:428:21First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:314.62:094.17:46-0.18:100.25:428:21First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:294.23:124.28:40-0.19:160.25:428:22First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:303.94:154.49:34-0.110:230.35:428:22Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:313.65:144.610:27-0.111:270.25:418:23Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:283.56:074.711:20-0.15:418:23Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:213.46:564.812:270.212:11-0.15:418:24Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:103.47:424.91:190.11:00-0.15:418:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:573.48:264.92:050.11:45-0.15:418:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:413.49:094.92:470.12:29-0.15:418:25Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:253.59:524.83:270.13:110.05:428:25Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:083.510:334.74:060.23:530.15:428:26Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:513.511:144.54:440.34:350.25:428:26Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:343.511:544.35:240.45:200.45:428:26Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:183.66:040.56:070.65:428:26Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:364.11:043.66:450.56:560.75:428:27Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:193.91:523.77:270.67:490.85:438:27Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:063.72:443.98:100.68:440.95:438:27Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:573.53:384.18:560.59:410.85:438:27Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:523.44:324.49:450.410:390.75:448:27Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:473.45:264.710:360.311:370.55:448:27Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:413.56:185.111:300.15:448:27Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:343.77:095.412:320.312:24-0.15:458:27Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:273.88:015.61:260.11:17-0.35:458:27New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:204.08:535.72:16-0.12:10-0.55:458:27New Moon30Tue
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 2:28 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 20% 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 Crescent (20% 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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