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 41m at 5:31 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:03 am (4.4 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 - Jun 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:255.012:533.66:470.26:440.25:448:18Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:214.81:533.77:430.27:490.35:438:18Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:204.52:583.88:380.18:550.35:438:19Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:224.34:024.19:330.010:010.25:438:19Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:234.15:024.510:260.011:070.15:428:20Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:213.95:574.811:18-0.15:428:21Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:153.86:485.012:090.012:08-0.25:428:21Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:063.77:365.21:06-0.112:57-0.35:428:22New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:553.68:235.21:57-0.21:43-0.35:428:22New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:433.59:105.22:45-0.22:29-0.25:428:23New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:293.59:555.03:30-0.13:13-0.15:428:23New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:153.410:414.84:150.03:580.05:428:24Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:003.311:254.64:590.24:430.25:428:24Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:453.35:440.35:310.45:428:25Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:104.412:323.36:290.56:200.55:428:25Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:554.11:213.37:140.67:130.75:428:25First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:433.92:143.37:580.78:070.85:428:26First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:333.73:083.58:410.79:020.85:428:26First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:243.64:013.89:250.69:580.85:428:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:163.54:524.110:090.610:540.75:428:26Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:073.55:404.410:550.511:480.65:438:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:563.56:264.711:420.35:438:27Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:433.67:125.012:390.412:290.25:438:27Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:313.68:005.31:280.21:170.05:438:27Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:193.78:485.52:160.12:04-0.15:448:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:083.89:385.63:040.02:53-0.25:448:27Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:593.810:285.53:53-0.13:43-0.35:448:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:503.911:185.44:42-0.14:36-0.25:458:27Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:433.95:34-0.15:33-0.15:458:27Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:095.112:384.06:26-0.16:330.05:468:27Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 8:47 pm — 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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