Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 7:17 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 1:17 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:554.85:185.010:550.011:20-0.26:275:05Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:475.36:105.011:52-0.36:285:04Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:395.77:015.012:10-0.512:47-0.56:295:03Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:305.97:534.912:59-0.61:40-0.66:305:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:216.08:444.71:47-0.72:33-0.66:315:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:135.99:364.42:37-0.73:26-0.56:325:00Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:065.710:294.13:28-0.54:21-0.36:334:59Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:595.311:243.84:21-0.35:190.06:344:58Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:554.95:190.06:190.26:364:57Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:223.612:534.56:190.37:190.36:374:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:263.51:564.27:220.48:180.46:384:56Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:343.52:584.08:260.59:130.46:394:55Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:373.63:553.99:280.610:020.46:404:54Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:283.84:423.910:250.510:450.46:414:53Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:114.15:243.911:140.511:230.36:424:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:504.36:043.911:570.46:434:52Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:294.56:443.912:000.212:370.36:444:51New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:084.77:233.912:360.21:150.26:454:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:474.88:033.91:120.11:530.26:464:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:264.98:443.81:490.12:320.36:474:49New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:074.99:243.72:270.23:130.36:484:49Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:474.810:063.73:060.33:550.46:494:48Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:294.710:503.63:490.44:410.56:504:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:144.611:383.54:350.55:300.56:514:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:034.55:280.56:210.56:524:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:323.612:574.46:260.57:150.46:534:47First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:313.71:564.37:270.58:090.26:544:46First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:344.02:574.38:310.49:040.06:554:46First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:354.43:564.39:340.29:58-0.26:564:46Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:324.84:524.410:37-0.110:52-0.46:574:46Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 4:17 pm — 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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