Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 00m at 12:45 am (4.2 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 - Apr 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:334.26:493.712:410.26:477:26Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:184.27:323.912:47-0.11:210.16:457:27Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:574.18:114.21:34-0.21:560.06:447:27Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:354.18:494.42:16-0.22:290.06:427:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:124.09:274.52:56-0.23:010.06:417:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:493.810:044.53:34-0.13:340.16:407:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:263.610:434.54:120.04:090.26:387:31Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:053.511:234.44:520.24:450.36:377:32Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:443.35:340.45:240.56:357:33Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:054.212:253.16:200.66:090.66:347:34Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:514.11:123.07:100.87:000.76:327:35Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:443.92:062.98:040.97:570.86:317:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:443.93:083.09:000.98:570.76:307:36Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:464.04:103.29:560.89:580.66:287:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:444.25:073.610:500.610:590.36:277:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:374.35:594.111:390.311:570.16:257:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:274.56:494.612:260.06:247:40Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:154.67:375.112:52-0.21:12-0.26:237:41New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:034.68:255.41:45-0.51:56-0.46:217:42New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:514.59:155.72:36-0.62:41-0.56:207:43New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:404.310:055.73:27-0.63:28-0.66:197:44New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:304.110:575.64:20-0.54:16-0.56:187:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:223.811:515.35:15-0.35:09-0.36:167:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:163.56:14-0.16:07-0.16:157:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:494.91:163.37:160.17:100.16:147:47First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:534.62:223.28:210.38:170.36:137:48First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:024.33:363.29:260.49:260.36:117:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:124.14:453.410:260.410:340.36:107:50Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:134.05:413.711:190.311:360.36:097:51Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:033.96:264.012:030.36:087:52Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 3:50 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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