Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 9:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:24 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:285.47:474.012:49-1.01:42-0.77:174:56New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:205.48:394.01:41-1.12:32-0.87:174:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:105.29:314.02:32-1.03:20-0.77:174:57Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:594.910:213.93:24-0.84:09-0.67:174:58Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:464.511:113.84:16-0.64:57-0.47:174:59Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:334.15:09-0.35:45-0.27:175:00First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:023.612:213.76:040.06:34-0.17:175:01First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:553.51:113.37:010.37:220.17:175:02First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:523.52:053.17:590.48:110.27:175:02First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:513.53:012.98:580.59:000.27:175:03First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:473.63:562.99:560.59:500.27:175:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:383.84:463.010:500.510:380.17:165:05Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:254.05:333.111:370.411:250.07:165:06Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:094.26:183.312:190.37:165:07Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:514.47:013.412:09-0.112:590.17:165:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:324.67:443.612:51-0.31:370.07:155:09Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:134.78:263.71:33-0.32:16-0.17:155:10Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:534.79:083.82:14-0.42:55-0.27:155:11Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:334.69:513.92:57-0.33:35-0.27:145:13Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:144.510:364.03:42-0.34:17-0.27:145:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:574.311:234.04:31-0.25:02-0.27:135:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:434.05:24-0.15:51-0.27:135:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:164.112:353.86:220.06:43-0.27:125:17Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:144.11:333.57:240.17:39-0.27:125:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:184.22:373.48:290.18:39-0.37:115:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:244.43:423.39:350.09:40-0.57:105:20Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:274.64:453.410:41-0.110:42-0.67:105:21Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:264.85:433.611:41-0.311:41-0.87:095:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:224.96:383.812:35-0.57:085:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:145.07:303.912:36-1.01:25-0.77:075:24New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:034.98:204.01:27-1.02:11-0.77:075:26New Moon31Tue
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 12:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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