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 4h 48m 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 - May 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:463.87:054.212:300.212:420.26:077:53Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:253.87:434.51:160.11:160.26:067:54Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:023.78:204.61:570.11:500.16:057:54Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:403.68:584.72:350.12:250.26:037:55Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:193.69:374.73:120.13:000.26:027:56Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:583.510:164.73:490.23:360.36:017:57Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:383.410:574.64:280.34:140.46:007:58Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:183.311:404.45:100.54:550.55:597:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:003.25:550.65:400.65:588:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:254.312:463.16:430.76:300.75:578:01Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:134.21:383.17:340.87:270.75:578:02Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:074.12:363.38:250.78:270.75:568:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:044.13:373.69:160.69:290.65:558:03Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:024.14:344.010:070.410:310.45:548:04Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:584.25:294.510:570.211:320.15:538:05Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:514.26:205.011:47-0.15:528:06Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:434.27:115.512:30-0.112:36-0.35:528:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:354.28:035.81:26-0.41:25-0.55:518:07New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:274.18:555.92:20-0.52:15-0.65:508:08New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:194.09:485.93:13-0.53:05-0.65:498:09New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:123.910:425.74:07-0.53:58-0.55:498:10Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:063.711:375.45:02-0.34:53-0.35:488:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:023.66:00-0.15:52-0.15:488:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:335.01:013.56:590.16:540.15:478:12First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:324.62:043.47:570.27:590.35:468:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:334.23:113.58:540.39:050.45:468:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:343.94:143.69:460.310:100.55:458:14First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:323.65:083.910:330.411:110.55:458:15Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:233.55:544.111:170.45:458:16Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:073.46:344.312:060.411:57 AM0.35:448:17Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:493.47:134.512:530.412:360.35:448:17Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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