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 2h 16m 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 - Jul 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:423.38:104.71:490.51:250.35:468:27Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:253.38:524.82:280.42:070.25:478:27Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:073.49:344.93:060.42:480.25:478:27Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:503.510:154.93:450.43:290.25:488:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:323.610:554.84:240.44:120.35:488:27Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:153.611:364.75:050.44:570.35:498:26Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:593.85:460.35:470.45:498:26Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:184.512:463.96:300.36:410.55:508:26Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:034.31:384.17:150.37:400.55:518:25Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:544.02:354.38:030.28:420.55:518:25Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:513.83:354.68:540.19:470.45:528:25Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:523.64:374.99:480.110:530.35:538:24Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:553.55:375.210:46-0.111:570.25:538:24Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:553.56:355.411:46-0.25:548:23Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:533.67:325.612:580.012:44-0.45:558:23New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:503.78:275.61:54-0.11:41-0.55:558:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:453.89:205.62:46-0.22:35-0.65:568:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:383.910:105.43:35-0.23:28-0.55:578:21New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:294.010:585.14:23-0.24:20-0.35:588:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:194.011:444.75:09-0.15:12-0.15:588:20Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:084.05:540.06:060.15:598:19Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:294.312:584.06:390.27:010.46:008:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:143.81:493.97:230.37:580.66:018:18First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:033.52:423.98:070.58:560.86:018:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:553.23:394.08:530.69:550.96:028:16First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:523.04:354.19:410.710:550.96:038:15Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:483.05:274.210:310.711:510.96:048:15Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:403.16:174.411:230.66:058:14Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:283.27:034.612:390.812:130.56:058:13Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:143.47:464.81:220.712:590.46:068:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:583.58:295.02:010.61:440.26:078:11Full Moon31Sun
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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