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 3h 17m 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 - Oct 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:055.411:264.44:320.15:130.26:596:45Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:545.35:200.26:070.47:006:44Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:164.212:485.26:130.37:060.57:006:42Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:124.01:485.07:110.48:080.57:016:41Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:143.92:534.98:140.49:120.57:026:40Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:233.94:004.99:190.410:140.47:036:38Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:304.05:034.910:250.211:140.27:046:37Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:324.36:014.911:290.17:056:35Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:274.66:535.012:080.012:27-0.17:066:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:174.97:414.912:57-0.11:21-0.27:076:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:055.18:274.81:42-0.22:10-0.37:086:31New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:505.29:114.62:25-0.32:57-0.27:086:29New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:345.29:544.43:06-0.23:42-0.17:096:28New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:185.110:374.23:47-0.14:270.17:106:27Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:015.011:213.94:280.15:120.37:116:25Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:464.75:110.46:000.57:126:24Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:063.712:324.55:570.66:500.87:136:23First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:543.51:224.36:470.87:420.97:146:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:463.42:174.17:400.98:351.07:156:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:443.43:154.18:361.09:271.07:166:19First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:443.54:124.19:321.010:170.97:176:17First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:403.75:034.310:280.911:050.87:186:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:294.15:504.411:210.711:490.67:196:15Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:154.46:354.612:110.57:206:14Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:594.87:184.712:320.312:590.37:216:12Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:425.18:024.71:140.11:450.17:226:11Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:265.48:464.71:560.02:31-0.17:236:10Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:115.69:324.62:38-0.23:18-0.17:246:09Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:585.710:194.53:23-0.24:06-0.17:256:08Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:475.611:094.34:09-0.24:580.07:266:07Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:385.55:00-0.15:530.17:276:06Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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