Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 47m at 6:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:17 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:043.612:273.96:04-0.16:41-0.17:174:56Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:023.61:203.57:050.17:300.07:174:57Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:023.62:153.18:090.38:190.17:174:58Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:023.73:122.99:130.49:070.27:174:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:583.84:072.810:150.59:560.27:174:59Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:483.94:562.711:120.410:440.17:175:00Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:344.05:422.811:590.411:300.17:175:01Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:184.26:252.912:390.37:175:02New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:004.37:073.012:140.01:170.37:175:03New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:414.47:493.112:55-0.11:530.27:165:04New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:214.58:303.21:35-0.22:290.27:165:05New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:004.59:113.32:14-0.23:050.17:165:06New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:384.49:523.42:54-0.13:430.17:165:07Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:164.310:333.53:36-0.14:210.17:165:08Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:554.111:163.64:210.05:000.17:155:09Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:363.95:110.25:430.17:155:10First Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:043.712:213.66:060.26:290.17:145:11First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:573.91:153.47:060.37:190.07:145:12First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:584.02:153.28:100.38:14-0.17:145:13First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:024.33:203.19:170.29:14-0.27:135:14Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:064.64:243.110:240.110:16-0.47:135:15Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:084.85:253.211:28-0.111:17-0.67:125:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:075.16:223.412:26-0.37:125:17Full Moon23Mon
24Tue7:035.27:183.612:16-0.91:19-0.57:115:19Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:565.38:113.81:11-1.02:08-0.67:105:20Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:465.29:033.92:04-1.02:55-0.77:105:21Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:344.99:534.02:56-1.03:41-0.67:095:22Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:204.510:423.93:48-0.84:26-0.57:085:23Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:054.111:313.94:41-0.55:11-0.47:075:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:503.65:36-0.25:56-0.27:075:25Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:213.812:373.26:320.16:420.07:065:26Third Quarter31Tue
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 10:06 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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