Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 10:24 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:074.34:414.310:130.110:420.06:077:52Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:074.35:394.711:08-0.111:46-0.26:067:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:034.36:345.112:01-0.36:057:54Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:574.37:265.412:45-0.412:53-0.56:047:55Full Moon4Tue
5Wed7:504.38:175.61:41-0.51:43-0.66:037:56Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:414.29:085.62:33-0.62:31-0.66:027:57Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:314.09:585.43:24-0.63:20-0.66:017:57Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:203.910:475.24:13-0.44:08-0.46:007:58Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:093.711:364.95:04-0.24:58-0.25:597:59Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:593.65:550.05:500.15:588:00Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:254.512:503.46:460.26:450.35:578:01Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:164.21:443.37:380.47:420.55:568:02Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:093.92:413.38:280.58:390.75:558:03Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:053.73:393.59:160.69:370.75:548:04Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:003.54:343.710:020.610:330.75:538:04Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:523.55:224.010:460.611:270.65:538:05Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:393.56:074.311:290.55:528:06Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:243.66:494.512:150.512:120.45:518:07Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:073.77:314.81:000.412:540.35:508:08New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:503.78:135.01:430.31:350.25:508:09New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:323.88:565.12:240.22:160.15:498:09New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:163.89:395.23:060.12:580.15:488:10New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:593.810:235.23:490.13:420.15:488:11Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:453.811:085.14:340.14:280.15:478:12Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:323.811:565.05:220.15:190.15:478:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:223.86:120.16:140.25:468:13Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:464.81:173.97:040.17:140.35:468:14First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:414.52:174.07:570.18:180.35:458:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:394.33:204.38:510.09:220.25:458:15First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:414.14:224.69:45-0.110:280.25:448:16Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:424.05:214.910:40-0.211:320.05:448:17Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:25 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (30% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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