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 : 4:01 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 10:22 am (3.5 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 - Mar 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:525.09:134.82:22-1.12:51-0.86:335:56Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:394.610:034.93:15-1.03:36-0.86:325:57Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:264.210:534.84:09-0.74:22-0.66:315:58Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:143.711:444.55:04-0.45:11-0.46:295:59Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:053.36:03-0.16:03-0.16:286:00First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:414.21:002.97:050.26:590.16:266:01First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:443.92:042.78:120.58:000.36:256:02First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:553.73:132.69:230.69:040.36:246:03First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:063.74:182.710:320.610:070.36:226:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:043.85:102.911:250.511:020.26:216:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:503.95:543.212:040.46:196:06Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:284.06:343.412:360.36:186:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:054.17:123.712:310.01:060.26:166:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:404.27:504.01:10-0.11:360.16:156:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:154.18:274.11:47-0.22:070.16:136:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:514.09:044.32:25-0.12:390.16:126:11Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:263.99:414.33:030.03:120.16:106:12Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:023.710:204.43:430.13:470.26:096:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:403.511:014.34:270.24:250.36:076:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:213.311:494.35:150.45:100.46:066:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:083.16:090.56:020.46:046:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:464.21:073.07:090.67:030.46:036:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:524.22:153.08:130.68:100.36:016:17Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:014.33:243.29:180.59:170.16:006:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:074.54:283.610:190.310:23-0.25:586:19Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:064.85:264.011:150.011:25-0.55:576:20Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:004.96:204.512:05-0.35:556:21Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:514.97:114.912:23-0.712:51-0.65:546:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:404.88:015.21:16-0.91:36-0.75:526:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:284.68:505.32:08-0.92:20-0.75:516:23New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:154.39:385.22:59-0.83:05-0.65:496:24Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:11 pm — 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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