Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 32m at 4:44 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:24 pm (4.6 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 - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:213.48:474.82:230.32:060.25:468:27New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:043.59:284.83:000.32:450.25:478:27New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:453.510:094.83:380.33:260.25:478:27New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:273.610:494.84:170.34:070.35:488:27Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:093.611:294.74:580.44:500.45:488:27Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:523.75:390.45:370.55:498:26Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:114.512:373.76:230.46:280.55:498:26Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:554.41:273.97:080.47:240.65:508:26First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:444.22:214.17:560.38:230.65:518:25First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:394.03:204.48:460.29:250.55:518:25First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:383.94:204.79:390.110:290.35:528:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:393.85:195.110:34-0.111:330.25:538:24Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:383.86:165.411:31-0.25:538:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:363.97:125.612:34-0.112:29-0.45:548:23Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:324.08:075.81:31-0.21:25-0.65:558:23Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:274.19:015.82:25-0.42:19-0.75:558:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:224.19:545.73:17-0.43:12-0.75:568:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:154.210:455.44:07-0.44:06-0.65:578:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:084.111:345.04:57-0.35:00-0.35:588:21Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:004.15:47-0.25:56-0.15:588:20Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:234.612:524.06:360.06:530.25:598:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:124.21:464.07:250.17:520.46:008:19Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:033.82:423.98:130.38:520.66:018:18Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:573.43:404.09:000.49:520.76:018:17Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:543.24:364.19:480.510:520.86:028:16Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:493.25:274.210:370.511:470.76:038:15Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:403.26:144.411:260.56:048:15Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:273.36:584.612:350.712:130.46:058:14Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:113.47:414.71:170.612:580.36:058:13New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:553.68:234.91:560.51:410.26:068:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:373.79:045.02:340.42:230.26:078:11New Moon31Tue
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 8:04 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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