Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:53 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 10:45 pm (4.7 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 - Feb 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:465.08:013.81:05-0.61:53-0.37:055:27Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:325.18:494.01:52-0.72:37-0.57:055:28Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:185.19:374.12:40-0.83:23-0.57:045:29Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:044.910:264.23:30-0.74:09-0.67:035:30Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:524.611:184.24:23-0.64:58-0.57:025:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:414.35:20-0.45:49-0.47:015:32Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:134.212:353.86:21-0.26:43-0.47:005:33Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:134.21:343.57:25-0.17:39-0.36:595:34Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:184.12:393.28:320.08:38-0.36:585:35Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:264.23:453.19:410.19:40-0.36:575:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:304.34:463.110:470.010:40-0.36:565:38Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:284.45:423.211:47-0.111:36-0.56:555:39Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:204.56:323.312:37-0.26:545:40New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:074.57:183.412:27-0.51:20-0.36:535:41New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:504.58:023.61:13-0.61:59-0.36:515:42New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:314.58:433.71:56-0.62:36-0.36:505:43New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:104.39:243.72:38-0.53:12-0.26:495:44Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:494.210:053.73:19-0.43:49-0.16:485:45Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:283.910:463.74:00-0.24:260.06:475:46Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:073.711:283.74:440.05:050.26:455:47Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:483.45:300.35:460.36:445:48First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:133.612:333.26:190.56:310.46:435:49First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:043.61:233.07:120.67:190.56:425:50First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:003.62:202.98:080.78:120.56:405:51First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:003.73:193.09:070.79:090.36:395:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:584.04:163.110:060.510:060.26:385:53Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:534.35:093.411:010.311:01-0.16:365:54Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:444.66:003.711:530.111:54-0.46:355:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:334.96:494.012:40-0.26:345:56Full Moon29Tue
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 1:49 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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