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 58m 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 - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:033.96:214.111:590.67:276:05Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:434.26:004.112:210.611:550.46:285:04Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:214.56:384.112:240.46:295:03New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:594.87:164.112:290.31:040.36:305:02New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:375.07:554.01:040.31:430.36:325:01New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:165.18:343.91:390.32:230.36:335:00New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:565.19:153.82:160.33:050.46:344:59Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:385.19:573.62:550.33:510.56:354:58Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:235.010:423.53:380.44:400.66:364:57Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:124.911:343.44:270.55:350.66:374:56Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:074.85:230.56:320.66:384:55First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:333.41:074.76:260.67:310.66:394:55First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:393.52:114.67:320.58:290.46:404:54First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:463.83:144.58:390.49:240.26:414:53Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:494.24:134.59:450.210:170.06:424:52Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:464.75:074.510:480.011:07-0.36:434:52Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:395.15:594.411:47-0.211:55-0.56:444:51Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:295.46:494.312:42-0.46:454:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:185.67:384.112:42-0.61:34-0.46:464:50Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:075.68:273.91:28-0.62:24-0.46:474:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:565.59:153.72:14-0.53:13-0.26:484:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:445.310:033.53:01-0.34:040.06:494:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:334.910:523.33:49-0.14:560.26:504:48Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:234.611:443.14:410.25:500.46:514:47Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:154.25:350.46:440.66:524:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:393.01:094.06:330.67:360.76:534:47Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:403.12:063.87:310.78:240.76:544:46Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:403.23:013.78:300.89:090.66:554:46Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:353.53:513.69:270.79:500.56:564:46Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:233.84:373.610:210.610:310.46:574:45Waning Crescent30Sun
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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