Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 24m at 3:37 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:444.08:054.71:34-0.21:39-0.26:077:53Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:263.98:464.82:17-0.22:18-0.26:067:53Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:073.99:274.82:58-0.22:56-0.16:057:54Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:483.810:084.73:38-0.13:350.06:047:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:293.710:494.64:180.04:140.26:027:56Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:113.611:314.54:590.24:550.36:017:57Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:543.55:420.45:390.56:007:58Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:144.312:393.46:280.56:260.65:597:59Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:014.11:273.37:150.67:180.75:588:00Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:504.02:213.48:040.78:120.85:588:01Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:443.93:173.58:540.79:090.85:578:01Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:403.94:133.89:440.610:060.65:568:02Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:354.05:064.210:340.411:030.45:558:03Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:274.15:564.611:230.211:590.25:548:04Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:174.36:455.012:130.05:538:05Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:074.47:345.412:52-0.11:01-0.35:528:06New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:574.48:235.71:44-0.31:49-0.45:528:07New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:474.59:145.82:35-0.52:38-0.65:518:07New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:394.410:055.83:26-0.63:28-0.65:508:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:314.310:585.64:18-0.54:20-0.55:498:09Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:244.211:515.45:13-0.55:15-0.45:498:10Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:204.06:09-0.36:14-0.25:488:11Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:475.01:193.97:07-0.27:160.05:488:11First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:464.62:233.88:05-0.18:210.15:478:12First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:484.33:293.99:030.09:270.25:468:13First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:514.04:334.09:590.010:320.35:468:14Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:513.85:294.210:520.011:340.25:458:14Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:443.76:174.411:410.05:458:15Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:323.77:004.512:290.212:270.05:458:16Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:163.67:414.71:160.11:080.05:448:17Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:583.68:224.71:580.11:480.05:448:17Full Moon31Sat
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 6:38 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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