Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 28m at 4:53 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:03 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:464.411:033.13:590.45:020.66:584:45Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:304.211:503.14:450.65:480.76:594:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:174.15:360.76:350.77:004:45Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:433.11:073.96:310.77:220.77:014:45Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:393.32:003.87:280.78:090.57:024:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:363.62:543.88:280.78:560.47:034:45Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:314.03:473.89:270.59:440.27:044:45Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:234.44:393.810:260.310:33-0.17:054:45Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:134.95:303.911:230.011:23-0.37:054:45Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:035.36:213.912:18-0.27:064:45New Moon10Fri
11Sat6:545.67:133.912:12-0.51:11-0.47:074:45New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:465.78:053.81:03-0.72:03-0.57:084:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:395.78:583.81:54-0.82:56-0.47:084:46Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:335.69:533.72:46-0.73:50-0.47:094:46Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:275.310:493.63:42-0.64:45-0.37:104:46Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:225.011:473.54:40-0.45:42-0.27:104:47Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:184.55:42-0.26:39-0.17:114:47First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:503.51:164.16:480.07:340.07:124:47First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:563.62:173.77:540.28:260.07:124:48First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:023.73:173.49:020.39:170.07:134:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:013.94:123.210:080.310:060.07:134:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:514.15:023.111:070.310:520.07:144:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:364.25:463.011:580.211:350.07:144:50Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:184.46:293.112:410.27:154:50Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:594.47:103.112:17-0.11:190.17:154:51Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:394.57:513.112:57-0.11:560.17:154:52Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:204.58:323.11:36-0.12:330.27:164:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:014.59:133.22:15-0.13:110.27:164:53Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:414.49:543.12:550.03:500.37:164:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:214.310:363.23:350.14:300.37:164:54Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:004.24:190.25:110.47:174:55Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 7:58 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 94% 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 (94% 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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