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 2h 29m 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 - Mar 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:475.17:034.112:06-0.612:55-0.36:325:57New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:365.27:534.512:59-0.81:40-0.56:315:58New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:245.18:434.71:51-1.02:24-0.76:295:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:114.99:324.92:42-1.03:09-0.76:286:00Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:584.610:234.93:35-0.93:55-0.76:276:01Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:474.211:144.84:30-0.64:43-0.56:256:02Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:373.75:28-0.35:35-0.36:246:03First Quarter7Sun
8Mon12:104.612:323.36:300.06:31-0.16:226:04First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:114.31:342.97:360.27:310.16:216:05First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:214.12:442.88:470.48:370.26:196:06First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:354.03:562.810:000.49:430.26:186:07Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:434.04:572.911:040.410:460.16:166:08Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:374.15:463.211:530.311:390.06:156:09Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:214.17:273.41:310.27:137:10Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:594.28:063.71:25-0.12:040.17:127:11Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:354.28:443.92:05-0.22:350.17:107:11Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:104.19:214.12:43-0.23:050.17:097:12Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:464.19:594.23:21-0.23:360.17:077:13Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:223.910:364.23:58-0.14:080.17:067:14Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:583.711:144.24:370.14:420.37:047:15Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:343.511:534.25:180.25:180.47:037:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:133.36:020.45:580.57:017:17Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:364.112:563.16:510.66:450.67:007:18Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:264.01:463.07:450.77:390.66:587:19Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:244.02:472.98:450.88:400.66:577:20Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:304.13:543.09:460.79:440.46:557:20Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:354.34:573.310:470.510:480.16:547:21Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:354.65:553.811:440.311:50-0.26:527:22Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:294.86:494.212:35-0.16:517:23Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:205.07:404.712:48-0.51:23-0.36:497:24New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:105.08:315.11:43-0.72:09-0.66:487:25New Moon31Wed
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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