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 3h 12m 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 - Dec 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:435.05:03-0.26:06-0.16:584:45First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:113.612:424.66:060.07:060.06:594:45First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:163.51:454.37:120.18:050.17:004:45First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:263.62:494.08:190.29:010.17:014:45First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:323.73:493.89:260.39:520.07:024:45Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:284.04:413.610:290.210:390.07:034:45Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri5:164.25:273.511:250.211:220.07:044:45Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:584.46:093.512:130.17:054:45Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:374.56:503.412:02-0.112:540.17:054:45Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:174.67:313.412:41-0.11:330.17:064:45Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:574.78:113.41:18-0.12:110.17:074:45Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:374.78:523.31:560.02:490.27:084:45Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:184.69:343.32:350.03:280.27:084:46Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:594.510:163.23:140.14:090.37:094:46Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:404.410:593.23:560.34:520.47:104:46Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:234.211:453.24:420.45:370.57:104:47Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:074.15:310.56:230.57:114:47Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:353.212:563.96:250.67:100.47:124:47Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:303.41:493.87:230.67:580.37:124:48Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:273.72:453.78:220.58:480.27:134:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:244.03:413.79:240.39:39-0.17:134:49Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:194.54:363.810:240.110:32-0.37:144:49Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:124.95:303.811:23-0.111:24-0.57:144:50Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:055.36:233.912:19-0.47:144:50New Moon24Mon
25Tue6:585.67:173.912:17-0.81:13-0.67:154:51New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:515.78:103.91:09-0.92:06-0.77:154:52New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:445.79:043.92:01-1.02:58-0.77:164:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:375.59:583.82:54-0.93:52-0.67:164:53Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:305.210:533.73:49-0.84:46-0.57:164:54Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:234.811:503.64:47-0.65:41-0.47:164:54Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:174.35:47-0.36:35-0.27:164:55First Quarter31Mon
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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