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 : in 1h 35m at 4:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:154.412:363.26:380.56:260.55:448:17Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:034.11:283.27:250.67:210.75:438:18First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:523.92:223.38:100.78:160.85:438:19First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:443.73:183.48:540.79:130.85:438:19First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:363.54:123.79:360.710:090.85:428:20First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:273.45:014.010:190.611:040.75:428:20Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:163.45:474.311:030.511:560.65:428:21Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:033.46:314.611:480.45:428:22Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:493.57:164.912:450.412:330.35:428:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:343.58:015.11:320.31:180.15:428:23Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:203.68:475.32:180.22:030.05:418:23Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:073.69:355.43:040.12:49-0.15:418:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:553.710:245.43:500.03:37-0.15:418:24Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:453.711:135.34:390.04:28-0.15:418:24Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:363.75:300.05:240.05:418:25Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:035.112:313.86:210.06:230.15:428:25Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:564.81:283.97:140.07:260.25:428:25Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:514.42:304.18:060.08:310.35:428:26Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:494.13:334.38:580.09:370.35:428:26Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:503.84:344.69:500.010:440.35:428:26Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:503.65:314.810:43-0.111:480.25:428:26Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:473.46:245.011:36-0.15:438:27Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:403.47:155.112:480.112:28-0.15:438:27Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:313.38:035.11:410.01:19-0.25:438:27New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:193.48:515.12:280.02:06-0.25:438:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:063.49:365.03:130.12:52-0.15:448:27New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:523.410:204.83:550.13:360.05:448:27Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:363.411:034.64:360.24:210.15:458:27Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:213.411:454.45:180.35:060.35:458:27Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:053.45:580.45:540.55:458:27Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 7:18 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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