Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 4:44 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 45m at 11:03 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:354.85:523.411:54-0.311:47-0.77:055:28Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:315.06:473.512:48-0.57:045:29New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:245.07:393.712:42-0.91:37-0.67:035:30New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:135.08:283.81:33-0.92:23-0.67:025:31New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:004.89:163.82:22-0.93:08-0.67:015:32Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue9:454.610:023.83:10-0.83:51-0.57:005:33Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:284.310:473.73:58-0.54:33-0.36:595:34Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:103.911:333.64:47-0.35:16-0.16:585:35Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:533.55:370.05:590.16:575:36First Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:213.512:403.26:290.36:430.26:565:37First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:133.51:312.97:230.57:310.36:555:38First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:093.52:272.88:200.68:210.46:545:40First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:083.53:242.79:190.79:140.46:535:41Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:063.74:202.810:170.610:070.36:525:42Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:583.95:103.011:100.510:590.16:515:43Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:464.25:573.211:560.411:47-0.16:495:44Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:304.46:423.512:380.26:485:45Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:134.67:253.712:32-0.21:180.06:475:46Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:554.88:093.91:16-0.41:57-0.26:465:47Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:374.88:524.12:00-0.52:37-0.36:445:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:194.89:364.32:45-0.53:18-0.36:435:49Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:014.610:224.43:32-0.54:00-0.36:425:50Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:454.311:104.44:22-0.44:46-0.36:415:51Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:334.05:17-0.25:35-0.26:395:52Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:034.412:253.66:16-0.16:28-0.26:385:53Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:024.31:253.37:190.17:26-0.16:375:54Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:074.32:313.18:260.28:28-0.16:355:55Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:174.33:393.19:350.19:33-0.26:345:56Waning Crescent28Wed
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 1:53 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 88% 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 (88% 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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