Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:13 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 15m at 12:03 am (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:544.48:164.71:400.51:510.36:586:46Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:334.68:544.72:130.42:300.36:596:45Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:114.89:314.62:470.43:090.37:006:43Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:504.910:094.43:210.43:490.37:016:42Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:295.010:484.33:570.44:320.47:026:40Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:105.011:294.04:350.55:170.67:036:39Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:545.05:170.66:080.77:046:37Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:143.812:444.96:050.67:050.87:046:36Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:063.71:414.87:010.78:050.87:056:34Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:073.62:464.88:030.79:080.77:066:33Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:153.63:534.99:080.610:100.67:076:31Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:233.94:575.010:140.411:090.37:086:30Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:254.25:555.211:190.17:096:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:214.76:495.212:040.112:20-0.17:106:27Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:145.17:395.212:54-0.21:17-0.47:116:26New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:045.48:285.11:41-0.42:10-0.57:126:24New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:535.69:174.82:26-0.53:01-0.57:136:23New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:425.610:044.53:11-0.43:51-0.47:146:22Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:295.510:514.23:55-0.34:42-0.17:156:20Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:175.311:393.94:41-0.15:340.17:166:19Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:065.05:290.26:290.47:176:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:283.612:584.66:200.57:260.67:186:17First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:223.31:544.37:160.78:260.87:186:15First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:213.22:564.18:140.89:240.97:196:14First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:263.23:584.19:140.910:180.97:206:13First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:273.44:534.110:130.911:050.87:216:12Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:193.65:404.211:070.811:460.77:226:10Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:033.95:234.310:570.611:230.66:235:09Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:444.36:024.311:420.511:590.46:245:08Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:244.66:424.412:240.46:255:07Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:034.97:214.412:350.31:050.36:265:06Full Moon31Wed
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 3:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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