Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 04m at 12:45 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:584.11:345.16:570.27:560.46:586:47Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:003.82:394.97:590.39:020.56:596:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:083.73:494.89:040.410:080.57:006:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:193.74:554.810:100.311:100.47:006:42Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:233.95:534.811:140.37:016:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:184.26:444.812:050.312:130.17:026:39Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:054.47:284.812:520.21:050.07:036:38New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:494.68:104.71:330.11:510.07:046:36New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:304.88:504.62:110.02:340.07:056:35New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:104.99:304.42:470.13:150.17:066:34New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:504.910:104.23:230.13:550.27:076:32Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:304.810:504.03:590.34:360.47:086:31Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:114.711:313.84:370.45:190.67:096:29Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:544.65:180.66:050.87:096:28Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:143.612:404.46:020.86:540.97:106:27First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:013.51:304.36:510.97:471.17:116:25First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:543.42:254.27:441.08:411.17:126:24First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:533.43:244.38:411.09:351.07:136:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:523.64:214.49:390.910:270.87:146:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:483.95:144.610:360.711:170.67:156:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:404.36:034.811:320.57:166:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:284.76:505.012:050.312:250.27:176:17Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:155.17:375.112:510.11:17-0.17:186:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:025.58:255.11:36-0.22:07-0.37:196:15Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:505.89:135.02:20-0.42:57-0.47:206:14Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:405.910:024.83:06-0.43:48-0.47:216:12Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:305.910:534.53:54-0.44:42-0.37:226:11Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:235.711:464.24:45-0.35:38-0.17:236:10Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:185.45:39-0.16:380.17:246:09Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:433.91:175.16:390.17:410.27:256:08Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:463.71:214.86:430.37:450.36:265:07Third Quarter31Sun
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 3:50 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 72% 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 Gibbous (72% 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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