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 4h 41m 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 - Feb 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:504.89:084.02:17-1.02:55-0.77:065:27Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:344.59:544.03:04-0.83:38-0.67:055:28Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:174.210:393.93:52-0.64:21-0.47:045:29Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:003.911:253.84:40-0.35:04-0.27:035:30Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:433.55:300.05:48-0.17:025:31First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:133.612:303.26:210.26:340.17:015:32First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:053.51:203.07:140.57:230.27:005:33First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:013.52:162.88:110.68:150.36:595:34First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:013.53:142.89:080.79:080.36:585:35Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:593.64:102.910:050.610:020.26:575:36Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:513.95:013.110:580.510:530.16:565:38Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:384.15:483.311:440.311:41-0.16:555:39Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:224.36:333.612:260.16:545:40Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:044.57:173.912:27-0.31:06-0.16:535:41Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:464.78:014.11:11-0.41:46-0.26:525:42Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:274.78:444.31:54-0.52:25-0.36:515:43Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:094.79:284.42:39-0.63:06-0.46:495:44Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:514.510:144.53:25-0.53:49-0.46:485:45Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:364.311:024.54:15-0.44:35-0.46:475:46Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:234.011:554.45:09-0.25:25-0.36:465:47Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:163.76:07-0.16:20-0.26:445:48Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:534.41:153.47:090.17:19-0.26:435:49Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:584.32:213.38:140.18:22-0.26:425:50Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:074.33:293.39:210.19:26-0.36:415:51Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:134.44:333.410:260.010:30-0.46:395:52Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:144.55:313.611:25-0.211:30-0.66:385:53Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:084.66:243.912:17-0.46:375:54Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:574.67:134.112:25-0.71:03-0.56:355:55New Moon28Tue
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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