Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 47m at 6:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:213.99:394.73:080.03:070.16:087:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:013.810:184.73:460.13:440.26:077:53Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:413.710:584.64:260.24:220.36:067:53Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:213.611:404.55:070.35:020.56:047:54Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:033.45:510.55:460.66:037:55Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:234.412:483.46:380.66:340.76:027:56Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:104.21:383.37:270.77:280.76:017:57Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:034.22:343.48:200.68:260.76:007:58Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:014.23:343.79:130.59:270.65:597:59Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:004.34:324.010:060.410:280.35:588:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:574.45:284.510:590.111:280.15:578:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:524.56:214.911:51-0.15:568:01Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:444.67:125.312:26-0.212:42-0.45:568:02Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:374.68:045.71:22-0.51:32-0.65:558:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:294.68:565.82:16-0.72:21-0.75:548:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:214.59:485.93:09-0.73:11-0.75:538:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:134.310:405.74:02-0.74:02-0.65:528:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:074.111:345.44:56-0.64:56-0.55:518:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:013.95:53-0.45:53-0.25:518:07Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:295.012:583.76:51-0.26:530.05:508:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:264.61:593.67:500.07:560.25:498:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:264.33:053.58:480.29:000.35:498:10First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:294.04:103.69:440.210:040.45:488:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:293.85:063.810:360.311:050.45:478:11Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:223.75:544.011:220.35:478:12Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:083.66:354.212:000.412:050.25:468:13Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:513.67:144.412:470.312:440.25:468:14Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:313.67:544.61:290.21:220.25:458:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:123.78:334.72:070.21:590.25:458:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:533.79:134.82:450.22:360.25:448:16Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:333.79:534.83:230.23:150.25:448:16Full Moon31Mon
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 10:06 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 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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