Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 43m at 5:32 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:45 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:453.73:092.89:060.89:000.76:477:25First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:483.74:112.910:040.99:590.76:467:26First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:493.85:083.110:590.810:560.66:447:27Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:413.95:573.411:470.711:490.46:437:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:274.16:423.712:290.56:417:29Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:094.37:244.112:370.21:080.36:407:30Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:504.48:064.41:220.01:450.16:387:31Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:304.48:474.72:06-0.12:230.06:377:32Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:114.49:294.92:49-0.33:01-0.16:367:33Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:534.310:125.13:33-0.33:41-0.16:347:33Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:364.110:575.14:20-0.24:23-0.16:337:34Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:213.911:465.05:09-0.15:090.06:317:35Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:103.76:030.06:010.16:307:36Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:394.91:053.57:020.26:590.26:297:37Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:394.72:073.38:040.38:030.26:277:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:454.53:163.39:090.39:110.26:267:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:554.54:263.510:130.310:190.16:247:40Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:014.55:303.811:130.111:25-0.16:237:41Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:004.56:254.212:070.06:227:42Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:524.57:154.512:26-0.212:55-0.26:207:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:404.48:014.71:20-0.41:38-0.36:197:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:254.38:454.92:10-0.42:19-0.36:187:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:084.19:285.02:56-0.42:58-0.36:177:45New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:513.910:104.93:40-0.33:37-0.26:157:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:333.710:524.84:23-0.24:170.06:147:47Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:153.511:364.55:080.14:590.26:137:48Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:583.35:530.35:430.46:127:49Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:214.312:443.16:420.56:320.66:107:50Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:104.11:353.07:330.77:250.76:097:51First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:043.92:313.08:250.88:210.86:087:51First Quarter30Tue
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 81% 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 (81% 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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