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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 56m at 5:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:45 am (3.7 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 - Mar 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:323.912:513.06:490.36:510.26:335:57First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:273.71:472.87:480.57:440.46:315:58First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:293.62:482.78:500.68:400.56:305:59First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:323.63:482.79:520.79:370.46:296:00Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:313.74:422.910:490.610:320.36:276:01Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:213.95:303.111:350.511:220.26:266:02Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:054.16:143.412:140.46:246:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:464.36:563.612:070.012:500.26:236:03Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:254.47:363.912:49-0.11:250.16:226:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:044.59:164.11:30-0.23:000.07:207:05Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:424.59:564.33:10-0.33:35-0.17:197:06Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:204.410:374.43:52-0.34:12-0.17:177:07Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:594.211:194.54:36-0.24:51-0.17:167:08Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:413.95:23-0.15:340.07:147:09Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:044.512:263.76:150.16:210.17:137:10Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:554.51:183.47:130.27:160.17:117:11Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:534.42:183.28:150.38:160.17:107:12Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:004.43:263.19:210.39:210.17:087:13Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:104.44:353.210:290.310:29-0.17:077:14Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:174.65:403.511:330.111:35-0.37:057:15Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:184.76:383.812:31-0.17:047:16Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:134.87:314.212:36-0.51:21-0.37:027:16Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:034.88:214.51:32-0.72:07-0.57:017:17New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:504.79:084.72:23-0.82:50-0.66:597:18New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:354.69:544.73:12-0.83:31-0.56:587:19New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:194.310:384.73:59-0.64:12-0.46:567:20Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:024.011:224.64:46-0.44:53-0.26:557:21Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:443.65:34-0.15:350.06:537:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:064.412:283.36:230.26:200.36:527:23Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:544.11:163.07:140.47:090.56:507:24First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:463.92:092.98:090.78:030.66:497:25First Quarter31Sun
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 8:38 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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