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 3h 30m 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 - May 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:033.83:313.19:170.99:190.86:077:52First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:013.84:283.410:080.810:160.76:067:53First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:543.95:203.710:550.711:120.66:057:54Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:434.06:064.111:400.56:047:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:284.16:504.512:040.412:230.36:037:56Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:124.27:344.912:530.11:050.16:027:57Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:564.28:185.21:41-0.11:46-0.16:017:58Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:424.29:045.42:28-0.22:29-0.26:007:59Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:284.29:515.53:15-0.33:13-0.25:598:00Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:164.010:405.54:05-0.34:00-0.25:588:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:053.911:325.44:56-0.24:51-0.15:578:01Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:583.75:52-0.15:470.05:568:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:275.112:553.66:510.16:480.15:558:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:264.91:583.57:510.17:530.25:548:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:304.63:063.68:520.29:000.25:538:05Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:364.34:143.89:510.110:080.25:538:06Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:404.25:154.110:460.111:140.15:528:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:374.16:084.411:370.05:518:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:284.06:554.612:140.012:24-0.15:508:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:143.97:394.81:08-0.11:07-0.15:508:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:583.88:214.91:55-0.11:48-0.15:498:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:413.79:034.92:39-0.12:28-0.15:488:10New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:233.69:454.93:20-0.13:070.05:488:11New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:053.510:274.84:010.03:470.15:478:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:483.411:094.64:430.24:280.35:478:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:313.311:534.45:260.45:120.45:468:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:153.26:110.55:590.65:468:14Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:394.21:033.26:570.76:500.75:458:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:274.01:553.27:450.77:440.85:458:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:183.92:503.38:320.78:390.85:448:16First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:123.83:463.69:180.79:360.85:448:17First Quarter31Fri
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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