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 5h 32m 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 - Aug 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:514.110:124.83:360.33:370.26:088:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:324.110:514.74:130.34:190.36:098:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:134.211:304.64:520.35:020.46:108:08Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:554.35:320.35:500.56:108:07Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:124.412:414.46:160.36:420.66:118:06Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:574.21:324.47:030.37:390.66:128:05Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:494.02:294.67:550.38:400.66:138:04Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:483.83:324.78:500.29:430.56:148:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:513.84:355.09:490.110:470.46:158:02Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:553.95:355.210:51-0.111:490.26:158:00Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:564.16:335.511:51-0.36:167:59Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:534.37:285.612:47-0.112:50-0.56:177:58New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:494.58:215.71:41-0.31:46-0.66:187:57New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:424.79:125.62:31-0.52:39-0.76:197:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:344.810:015.43:19-0.53:31-0.66:207:54New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:254.810:495.14:06-0.54:23-0.56:207:53Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:154.811:364.74:53-0.45:16-0.26:217:52Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:044.65:40-0.26:100.16:227:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:244.312:554.56:290.17:050.46:237:49First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:133.91:484.37:180.38:030.66:247:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:053.52:454.18:090.59:020.86:257:47First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:023.33:464.19:020.610:020.96:267:45First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:023.34:444.29:550.711:000.96:267:44Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:593.35:364.310:490.611:510.86:277:43Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:493.56:224.511:400.66:287:41Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:353.77:054.712:340.712:270.56:297:40Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:184.07:454.81:130.61:110.36:307:38Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:004.28:254.91:500.51:520.26:307:37Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:414.49:045.02:260.32:330.26:317:35Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:224.69:444.93:030.33:140.26:327:34Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:034.710:234.83:400.23:570.26:337:33Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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