Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 10:06 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:424.14:084.79:360.310:130.16:275:05Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:394.65:034.710:400.111:03-0.16:285:04Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:325.15:544.611:39-0.211:51-0.36:295:03Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:235.56:444.512:35-0.36:305:02Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:135.87:344.412:38-0.51:27-0.46:315:01Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:025.98:234.11:24-0.52:18-0.46:325:00Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:525.79:123.92:11-0.43:09-0.26:334:59Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:425.510:013.72:58-0.34:020.06:354:58Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:335.210:523.43:48-0.14:560.36:364:57Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:264.811:453.24:410.25:540.56:374:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:214.45:380.46:520.76:384:56Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:443.11:194.16:380.67:480.86:394:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:483.12:193.97:400.88:390.86:404:54Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:523.33:153.88:410.89:240.76:414:53Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:473.54:043.79:380.810:050.66:424:53Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:333.94:483.710:320.710:420.56:434:52Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:144.25:293.711:190.611:200.46:444:51Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:544.56:093.712:020.56:454:51Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:334.76:493.712:430.46:464:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:134.97:293.712:340.21:240.36:474:49New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:545.08:103.61:130.22:050.36:484:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:365.18:523.61:520.22:470.36:494:48New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:195.19:363.52:330.23:320.46:504:48Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:055.010:223.43:170.24:210.46:514:47Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:534.911:133.44:060.35:120.56:524:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:444.75:010.36:070.46:534:47First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:103.412:404.66:030.47:010.46:544:46First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:123.61:394.47:080.47:550.26:554:46First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:173.82:414.28:150.38:490.16:564:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:214.23:414.09:210.29:41-0.16:574:46Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 1:10 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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