Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 02m at 6:13 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:30 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:115.07:253.612:26-0.51:22-0.27:055:27New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:595.28:143.91:15-0.72:07-0.47:055:28New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:465.29:034.12:05-0.82:52-0.57:045:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:335.19:534.22:56-0.93:38-0.67:035:30Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:204.810:444.33:48-0.84:24-0.67:025:31Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:084.411:374.34:44-0.65:13-0.57:015:32Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:583.95:43-0.36:03-0.47:005:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:334.312:533.46:46-0.16:57-0.36:595:34First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:354.21:543.07:520.17:54-0.26:585:35First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:424.13:012.89:020.28:55-0.16:575:37Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:514.14:082.710:140.29:57-0.16:565:38Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:554.25:082.811:200.210:58-0.26:555:39Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:514.26:002.912:140.16:545:40Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:404.36:463.112:570.06:535:41Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:234.47:293.312:40-0.41:350.06:515:42Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:024.48:103.51:23-0.42:09-0.16:505:43Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:404.38:503.62:03-0.42:42-0.16:495:44Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:164.29:293.72:43-0.33:150.06:485:45Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:534.010:073.73:22-0.23:490.06:475:46Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:293.810:473.84:030.04:230.26:455:47Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:063.511:273.74:460.25:000.36:445:48Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:463.25:310.45:390.46:435:49Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:123.712:303.06:210.56:240.56:425:50Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:033.71:212.87:160.77:150.56:405:51Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:023.72:212.88:150.78:110.46:395:52Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:053.93:242.89:180.79:120.36:385:53Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:074.14:243.010:200.510:130.16:365:54Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:044.55:193.411:160.311:11-0.26:355:55Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:574.86:123.712:080.06:345:56Waning Crescent29Sun
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 9:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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