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 4h 11m 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 - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:403.96:165.111:35-0.35:438:17Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:353.87:095.312:33-0.112:29-0.45:438:18Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:283.88:005.41:28-0.31:20-0.55:438:19Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:203.88:505.42:20-0.32:10-0.55:438:19Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:103.89:385.23:08-0.32:58-0.45:428:20Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:583.710:255.03:55-0.23:46-0.35:428:21Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:463.711:114.84:41-0.14:33-0.15:428:21Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:333.611:554.55:260.15:220.15:428:22Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:203.56:120.26:130.45:428:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:404.21:083.56:560.47:050.65:428:23Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:273.92:003.57:410.57:590.75:418:23Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:163.62:533.68:250.58:530.85:418:24Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:083.43:483.89:090.69:490.85:418:24Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:013.34:404.09:550.610:440.85:418:24Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:533.35:294.310:420.511:370.75:418:25Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:433.46:154.611:290.45:428:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:303.57:014.812:270.512:170.35:428:25Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:173.67:465.11:140.41:040.15:428:26New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:033.78:325.31:590.21:500.05:428:26New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:503.99:185.42:440.12:36-0.15:428:26New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:374.010:045.43:280.03:23-0.25:428:26New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:264.110:505.34:14-0.14:12-0.25:438:27Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:154.211:385.15:01-0.15:05-0.15:438:27Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:064.25:50-0.16:010.05:438:27Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:274.81:014.36:40-0.17:010.15:438:27First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:204.51:594.47:32-0.18:040.25:448:27First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:164.13:004.58:25-0.19:080.35:448:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:173.84:044.79:20-0.110:150.35:458:27First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:203.65:054.810:16-0.111:200.25:458:27Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:203.56:025.011:13-0.25:458:27Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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