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 (tomorrow) : 4:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:184.06:535.512:110.212:11-0.26:088:10Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:134.37:465.71:070.01:07-0.46:098:09New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:074.58:395.91:59-0.32:01-0.66:098:08New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:014.79:315.82:49-0.52:55-0.76:108:07New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:544.810:225.63:39-0.63:49-0.76:118:06Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:474.911:125.34:28-0.64:43-0.56:128:05Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:404.85:19-0.55:40-0.36:138:04Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:034.912:344.76:10-0.36:40-0.16:148:03First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:554.41:314.67:03-0.17:420.26:148:02First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:514.02:324.47:570.08:460.46:158:01First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:503.63:364.48:530.29:510.56:168:00First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:533.44:394.39:490.310:570.66:177:58Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:543.35:354.410:450.411:560.66:187:57Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:493.46:244.511:390.36:197:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:363.57:074.612:440.512:270.36:197:55Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:193.67:474.71:250.51:120.26:207:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:003.88:264.82:000.41:520.26:217:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:404.09:054.82:340.32:320.26:227:51Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:214.19:434.83:080.33:110.26:237:50Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:004.210:214.73:430.33:500.36:247:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:404.310:594.54:190.44:300.46:247:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:204.311:374.34:550.45:130.56:257:46Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:014.45:340.55:590.76:267:44Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:174.112:454.46:160.66:500.86:277:43Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:023.91:354.47:030.67:450.86:287:41Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:533.82:324.57:540.68:450.86:297:40Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:523.73:344.78:510.59:460.76:297:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:563.84:375.09:510.410:490.56:307:37Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:583.95:365.310:520.211:480.36:317:36Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:584.26:335.511:53-0.16:327:34Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:544.57:265.712:440.012:51-0.46:337:33New Moon31Mon
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 1:10 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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