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 4m 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 - Sep 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:164.710:374.93:540.24:100.16:347:31Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:594.911:194.74:350.24:580.26:357:30Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:454.95:170.25:500.36:357:28Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:054.412:355.06:040.36:470.56:367:27First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:554.11:304.96:550.37:480.66:377:25First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:513.82:334.97:520.48:530.66:387:24First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:563.63:404.98:530.410:000.66:397:22First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:053.64:485.09:580.311:060.56:407:21Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:113.75:505.211:020.16:407:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:114.06:465.312:070.312:040.06:417:18Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:064.27:375.31:010.11:02-0.26:427:16Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:564.58:255.31:48-0.11:54-0.36:437:15Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:444.79:105.12:32-0.12:43-0.36:447:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:304.89:544.93:13-0.13:30-0.26:447:11Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:144.810:364.63:52-0.14:16-0.16:457:10Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:574.811:184.24:320.15:020.26:467:08Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:414.75:120.35:500.56:477:07Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:003.912:264.55:540.56:410.76:487:05Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:453.61:144.36:400.77:340.96:497:04Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:353.42:084.27:290.98:301.16:497:02Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:313.23:084.18:221.09:281.26:507:01Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:323.24:104.29:191.010:251.16:516:59Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:323.35:064.410:160.911:171.06:526:58Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:253.65:554.611:100.86:536:56Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:133.96:404.812:030.912:010.66:546:55Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:574.27:225.012:450.612:490.46:546:53Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:404.68:035.11:240.41:350.26:556:51New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:234.98:455.12:030.22:200.06:566:50New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:065.29:285.02:420.13:050.06:576:48New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:505.410:124.93:220.03:520.06:586:47Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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