Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:13 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 49m at 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 - Jul 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:024.81:374.17:19-0.17:360.15:468:27Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:584.42:394.28:11-0.18:420.25:478:27Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:574.03:424.49:040.09:480.35:478:27Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:583.74:434.69:570.010:550.35:488:27Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:583.55:394.710:510.011:590.25:488:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:543.46:324.911:440.05:498:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:473.37:204.912:560.212:35-0.15:498:26Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:353.38:075.01:460.11:23-0.15:508:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:223.48:524.92:310.12:09-0.15:508:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:073.49:354.93:120.12:530.05:518:25New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:503.510:174.83:520.23:350.05:528:25New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:333.510:584.64:310.34:180.25:528:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:163.511:394.45:100.45:020.35:538:24Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:593.65:490.55:470.55:548:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:194.212:443.66:280.56:360.75:548:23Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:013.91:303.77:090.67:270.85:558:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:463.72:203.87:500.68:210.95:568:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:353.53:144.08:340.79:170.95:568:21First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:283.44:084.29:210.610:150.85:578:21First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:243.35:024.510:110.511:130.75:588:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:193.45:554.811:050.45:598:20Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:123.56:475.212:100.511:59 AM0.26:008:19Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:043.77:385.41:040.312:52-0.16:008:18Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:563.98:295.61:550.11:45-0.36:018:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:484.19:205.72:44-0.12:37-0.46:028:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:404.210:105.73:32-0.23:29-0.56:038:16Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:324.411:005.54:20-0.34:23-0.46:038:15Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:254.511:505.15:09-0.35:20-0.36:048:14Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:194.65:58-0.36:19-0.16:058:13Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:414.71:154.66:49-0.27:210.16:068:12Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:344.22:144.67:410.08:260.36:078:11Third Quarter31Thu
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 3:08 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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