Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 00m at 11:24 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:444.17:564.21:22-0.21:390.05:486:25New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:204.08:344.41:59-0.22:110.15:476:26New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:573.99:114.42:37-0.12:430.15:456:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:343.89:494.43:150.03:170.25:446:27Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:113.610:284.33:550.23:530.45:426:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:503.45:370.45:320.56:417:29Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:104.212:313.26:230.66:160.66:397:30Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:564.11:183.17:140.77:070.76:387:31First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:494.02:133.08:090.88:040.76:377:32First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:504.03:163.19:070.89:060.66:357:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:534.14:193.310:060.710:090.46:347:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:544.45:183.711:020.511:100.26:327:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:494.66:114.211:540.26:317:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:414.87:034.712:10-0.212:43-0.16:297:36Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:314.87:535.11:06-0.51:30-0.46:287:37Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:204.88:435.51:59-0.72:15-0.66:277:38Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:094.79:335.62:51-0.83:01-0.76:257:39Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:594.510:245.73:44-0.83:48-0.66:247:40Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:494.211:155.54:37-0.64:37-0.56:237:41Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:413.85:33-0.45:30-0.36:217:42Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:095.212:353.56:32-0.16:270.06:207:43Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:074.81:343.37:350.17:300.26:197:44Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:114.42:423.18:400.38:350.36:177:44Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:204.13:543.19:450.49:430.46:167:45Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:304.05:003.310:460.510:490.46:157:46Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:293.95:523.611:370.411:480.36:147:47Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:163.96:353.812:190.46:127:48Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:563.97:134.112:380.212:540.36:117:49Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:343.97:504.31:210.11:270.26:107:50New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:113.88:274.52:000.12:000.26:097:51New Moon30Wed
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 2:28 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 88% 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 (88% 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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