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 (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 41m at 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 - Oct 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:365.510:574.64:040.04:420.06:596:45Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:245.511:454.34:490.15:350.27:006:44Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:165.45:380.26:340.47:006:42Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:384.01:135.26:340.37:360.57:016:41First Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:373.72:175.07:350.48:420.67:026:39First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:453.63:264.98:400.49:490.67:036:38First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:573.64:354.99:470.410:530.57:046:37Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:043.85:374.910:540.311:500.37:056:35Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:024.16:304.911:560.17:066:34Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:534.47:184.912:390.112:520.07:076:32Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:394.78:024.81:230.01:42-0.17:086:31Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:234.98:444.62:03-0.12:28-0.17:086:29Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:055.09:254.42:410.03:110.07:096:28Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:465.010:054.23:180.03:530.17:106:27Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:265.010:464.03:550.24:360.37:116:25Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:084.811:283.74:330.45:200.57:126:24Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed11:514.65:140.66:070.77:136:23Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:123.512:384.45:580.86:570.97:146:21Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:593.31:294.36:480.97:511.17:156:20Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:533.22:254.27:421.08:451.17:166:19Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:533.23:254.28:391.09:391.17:176:17Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:533.44:224.39:371.010:300.97:186:16Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:493.75:144.410:340.811:180.77:196:15Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:394.06:014.611:290.67:206:14Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:254.56:464.712:020.512:200.47:216:12Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri7:094.97:304.812:450.21:100.17:226:11New Moon26Fri
27Sat7:545.38:154.81:270.01:58-0.17:236:10New Moon27Sat
28Sun8:405.69:014.72:09-0.22:46-0.27:246:09New Moon28Sun
29Mon9:275.89:484.62:53-0.33:36-0.27:256:08New Moon29Mon
30Tue10:155.810:374.33:38-0.34:27-0.27:266:07Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:065.711:294.14:26-0.25:220.07:276:05Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 2:28 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 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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