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 10m at 3:20 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:06 pm (4.8 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 - Apr 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:403.74:043.09:550.79:570.66:477:25Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:393.75:013.210:490.710:530.56:467:26Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:323.85:503.511:370.611:450.46:447:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:194.06:353.812:200.56:437:28Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:014.17:174.112:330.21:000.36:417:29Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:424.37:584.41:170.11:370.26:407:30New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:224.38:394.61:58-0.12:150.06:397:31New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:034.49:204.82:40-0.22:530.06:377:32New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:434.310:014.93:22-0.23:31-0.16:367:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:254.210:445.04:05-0.24:120.06:347:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:084.111:294.94:51-0.14:560.06:337:34Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:543.95:410.05:450.16:317:35Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:194.812:443.76:350.16:400.26:307:36First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:134.71:423.67:340.27:400.26:297:37First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:154.62:463.68:350.28:440.26:277:38First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:214.53:533.79:360.29:500.16:267:39First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:274.54:584.010:370.110:55-0.16:247:40Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:284.55:574.311:35-0.111:58-0.36:237:41Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:254.66:504.612:28-0.36:227:42Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:174.67:414.912:56-0.51:17-0.56:217:42Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:064.58:295.11:49-0.62:03-0.56:197:43Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:534.49:155.12:38-0.62:47-0.56:187:44Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:394.210:005.13:26-0.63:30-0.46:177:45Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:244.010:454.94:12-0.44:13-0.26:157:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:083.811:304.74:58-0.24:570.06:147:47Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:533.55:460.15:430.26:137:48Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:164.412:403.46:350.36:330.46:127:49Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:044.11:313.27:250.57:250.66:117:50Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:573.92:263.28:160.78:200.76:097:51Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:533.83:243.29:080.79:160.86:087:51Third Quarter30Thu
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 6:43 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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