Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 59m at 4:14 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 10:22 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:395.59:004.32:06-0.52:50-0.36:285:05Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:265.39:464.02:51-0.33:39-0.16:295:04Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:125.110:333.83:36-0.14:280.16:305:03Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:004.811:223.54:240.25:200.46:315:02Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:494.55:140.46:130.66:325:01First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:143.412:424.26:080.67:070.76:335:00First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:103.31:384.07:040.87:590.86:344:59First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:103.32:363.98:020.98:490.86:354:58First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:093.53:303.98:580.89:360.76:364:57Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:013.84:194.09:530.810:190.66:374:56Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:484.15:044.110:430.611:010.46:384:55Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:314.45:474.211:300.511:410.36:394:55Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:124.76:294.212:150.36:404:54Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:535.07:114.312:210.112:580.26:414:53Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:355.27:534.21:010.01:410.16:424:52Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:185.38:374.21:42-0.12:250.06:434:52Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:025.49:224.12:24-0.13:110.06:444:51Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:485.310:104.03:090.04:000.16:454:50Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:375.211:013.93:580.04:530.16:464:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:295.011:563.84:520.15:490.26:474:49Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:264.85:520.26:470.26:484:49Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:583.81:274.66:560.37:450.16:494:48Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:043.92:304.48:010.28:430.06:504:48Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:104.13:334.39:070.29:39-0.16:514:47Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:114.44:314.210:120.010:33-0.36:524:47Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:064.75:244.211:13-0.111:24-0.46:534:47Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:575.06:154.112:09-0.36:544:46New Moon27Fri
28Sat6:465.27:034.012:12-0.512:59-0.46:554:46New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:325.27:503.912:57-0.51:47-0.46:564:46New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:185.28:363.81:42-0.52:32-0.36:574:45New Moon30Mon
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 7:18 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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