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 2h 05m 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 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:014.112:325.35:550.16:520.27:286:04Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:593.912:315.05:560.26:530.36:295:03Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:023.81:354.77:010.37:550.36:305:02Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:113.92:414.68:070.38:550.26:315:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:194.03:444.59:140.39:520.16:325:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:204.34:414.410:180.210:440.06:334:59Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:134.65:324.311:170.011:32-0.16:344:59Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:014.86:184.312:09-0.16:354:58New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:455.07:024.212:16-0.212:56-0.16:364:57New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:285.07:454.112:58-0.21:40-0.16:374:56New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:105.08:273.91:38-0.22:220.06:384:55New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:525.09:103.82:17-0.13:030.16:394:54Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:344.89:523.72:570.13:450.26:404:54Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:164.710:363.53:380.34:290.46:414:53Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:004.511:213.44:220.45:150.66:424:52Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:464.35:090.66:020.76:434:51First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:113.312:354.16:010.86:510.86:454:51First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:043.31:284.06:550.97:400.86:464:50First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:013.42:233.97:510.98:290.76:474:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:583.73:164.08:470.89:170.56:484:49Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:504.04:084.19:430.610:050.36:494:49Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:404.44:574.210:380.410:520.16:504:48Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:274.85:444.311:300.211:39-0.16:514:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:145.26:324.412:21-0.16:524:47Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:015.57:204.412:26-0.41:11-0.36:534:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:505.78:104.41:13-0.52:00-0.46:544:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:405.89:014.32:01-0.62:51-0.46:554:46Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:315.79:534.22:51-0.63:43-0.46:564:46Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:235.510:474.03:44-0.54:38-0.36:574:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:175.211:453.94:41-0.35:35-0.26:584:45Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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