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 : 3:20 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 29m at 9:40 am (3.4 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 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:203.42:004.67:160.48:300.67:276:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:293.33:084.38:230.59:320.67:286:04Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:423.44:134.19:300.610:270.67:296:03Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:473.64:094.09:350.610:140.56:305:02Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:383.94:543.910:340.610:540.56:315:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:204.25:343.911:240.511:290.46:325:00Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:574.46:123.812:080.46:334:59Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:344.66:493.812:040.312:470.46:344:58New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:114.87:273.712:380.31:240.36:354:58New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:504.98:063.71:130.32:010.46:364:57New Moon10Sat
11Sun8:294.98:463.61:480.32:390.46:374:56New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:094.89:253.52:250.43:190.56:384:55Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:514.810:063.43:040.54:020.76:404:54Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:344.610:503.33:450.64:480.86:414:53Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:194.511:383.24:320.65:380.86:424:53Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:084.45:250.76:300.86:434:52First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:333.31:034.36:240.77:220.76:444:51First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:343.52:014.37:270.78:140.56:454:51First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:363.82:594.38:310.59:050.36:464:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:354.33:564.29:340.39:560.06:474:50Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:314.84:514.210:370.110:46-0.26:484:49Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:245.35:434.211:36-0.211:37-0.46:494:49Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:165.76:364.112:32-0.46:504:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:085.97:284.112:27-0.61:26-0.56:514:48Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:015.98:203.91:18-0.72:18-0.46:524:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:545.89:133.82:08-0.73:11-0.36:534:47Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:475.510:063.63:00-0.54:06-0.26:544:46Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:405.211:003.53:55-0.35:020.06:554:46Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:344.811:583.44:52-0.15:590.26:564:46Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:294.35:530.26:550.36:574:46Third Quarter30Fri
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 12:30 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 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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