Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:19 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 4:27 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 - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:223.312:453.86:160.67:000.66:584:45First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:163.31:363.67:110.87:450.66:594:45First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:123.52:293.58:070.88:300.67:004:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:073.73:223.49:040.89:160.57:014:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:584.04:123.49:590.710:020.47:024:45Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:464.35:003.510:520.510:490.27:034:45Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:324.65:463.611:420.411:360.07:044:45Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:184.96:333.712:290.27:054:45Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:045.27:193.812:22-0.21:160.07:054:45Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:515.38:073.81:08-0.32:02-0.17:064:45Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:385.48:563.91:55-0.42:49-0.27:074:45Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:275.49:463.92:44-0.53:38-0.27:084:46Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:155.210:383.93:35-0.44:28-0.27:084:46Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:064.911:333.94:30-0.35:20-0.27:094:46Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:584.65:30-0.16:13-0.27:104:46Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:324.012:544.26:330.07:07-0.27:104:47Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:344.01:543.87:390.18:02-0.27:114:47Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:394.22:563.58:460.18:57-0.27:124:47Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:424.43:573.49:530.19:53-0.37:124:48Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:414.54:543.310:570.010:47-0.37:134:48Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:344.75:473.311:54-0.111:39-0.47:134:49Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:234.86:353.312:44-0.17:144:49New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:104.87:223.312:27-0.51:29-0.27:144:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:554.88:063.31:13-0.52:10-0.17:154:50New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:374.78:503.41:56-0.42:50-0.17:154:51New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:194.69:333.42:38-0.33:290.07:154:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:594.410:153.43:20-0.24:080.17:164:52Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:394.210:583.44:040.04:470.27:164:53Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:193.911:433.44:490.25:280.37:164:54Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:023.65:370.46:090.37:164:54First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:313.412:473.46:280.66:520.47:174:55First Quarter31Thu
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 7:23 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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