Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:53 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 10:45 pm (4.7 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:173.812:343.46:250.36:380.17:055:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:123.91:303.17:250.47:310.17:045:28Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:154.12:343.08:300.38:290.07:045:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:214.33:403.09:380.39:32-0.27:035:31Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:264.64:443.110:440.110:36-0.47:025:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:274.95:433.311:46-0.211:37-0.77:015:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:255.16:403.612:41-0.47:005:34New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:195.37:353.912:35-0.91:31-0.66:595:35New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:105.38:274.11:29-1.12:19-0.76:585:36New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:005.19:184.22:22-1.13:04-0.76:575:37Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:464.810:074.33:14-1.03:49-0.76:565:38Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:324.410:564.24:07-0.74:34-0.56:545:39Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:183.911:454.15:01-0.45:20-0.36:535:40Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:043.45:56-0.16:07-0.16:525:41First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:373.912:543.06:540.26:560.16:515:42First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:343.71:502.77:560.47:480.36:505:43First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:373.62:522.59:010.68:440.36:495:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:423.63:542.510:070.69:420.36:475:46Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:413.74:482.711:060.610:380.26:465:47Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:313.95:362.911:520.511:280.16:455:48Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:154.06:203.112:290.46:445:49Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:554.27:013.312:120.01:030.36:425:50Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:344.37:423.612:53-0.21:360.16:415:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:114.48:213.81:33-0.22:090.06:405:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:474.49:004.02:12-0.32:420.06:395:53Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:234.39:394.12:52-0.23:170.06:375:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:004.110:184.23:34-0.23:530.06:365:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:393.811:014.34:200.04:320.06:355:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 1:49 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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