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 2h 03m 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 - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:403.69:024.82:380.12:270.05:438:18Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:213.69:434.83:160.13:060.15:438:19Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:033.610:244.73:540.13:450.25:438:19Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:443.611:054.64:330.24:260.35:438:20Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:273.511:464.55:140.45:090.45:428:20Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:103.55:570.55:550.65:428:21Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:294.312:563.56:410.56:440.75:428:21Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:144.21:453.67:260.57:370.75:428:22Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:034.02:393.88:140.58:340.75:428:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:564.03:354.09:020.49:320.65:428:23Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:523.94:304.49:530.310:310.45:428:23Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:484.05:244.810:450.111:310.25:428:24Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:444.16:175.211:39-0.15:428:24Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:384.27:105.512:280.012:32-0.45:428:25Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:314.38:035.81:24-0.31:25-0.65:428:25New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:254.38:565.92:17-0.52:17-0.75:428:25New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:194.49:495.93:10-0.63:10-0.75:428:26New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:134.310:425.74:02-0.64:03-0.75:428:26Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:084.311:345.44:55-0.64:59-0.55:428:26Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:034.25:49-0.45:58-0.35:428:26Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:285.01:004.16:44-0.36:59-0.15:438:27First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:224.52:004.07:39-0.28:010.25:438:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:194.13:024.08:330.09:050.35:438:27First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:193.84:054.09:260.110:090.45:438:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:183.55:014.210:180.111:110.45:448:27Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:133.45:514.311:070.25:448:27Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:023.46:354.412:070.411:54 AM0.25:458:27Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:473.47:174.612:550.312:390.15:458:27Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:303.47:584.71:370.31:210.15:458:27Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:133.58:394.72:150.22:010.15:468:27Full Moon30Mon
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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