Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 7:17 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 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 - Feb 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:153.61:292.87:300.47:300.27:055:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:133.52:262.68:320.58:210.37:045:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:153.53:262.59:360.69:150.37:035:30Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:143.64:232.610:380.610:110.37:025:31Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:073.85:132.711:300.611:030.17:015:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:554.05:592.912:130.47:005:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:384.26:433.112:500.36:595:34New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:184.47:253.312:33-0.21:250.26:585:35New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:574.58:063.51:14-0.31:590.16:575:36New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:344.58:463.71:55-0.32:340.06:565:37New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:124.49:263.92:35-0.33:09-0.16:555:38Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:494.310:074.03:18-0.33:46-0.16:545:39Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:284.110:504.14:03-0.24:25-0.16:535:40Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:093.811:364.24:520.05:08-0.16:525:41Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:553.55:470.15:550.06:515:42First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:304.212:493.26:470.26:500.06:505:44First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:324.21:523.07:520.37:500.06:485:45First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:414.33:012.99:010.38:56-0.16:475:46Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:514.44:103.010:110.210:03-0.36:465:47Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:564.65:133.211:150.011:07-0.56:455:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:564.86:103.512:11-0.26:435:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:494.97:043.812:07-0.71:00-0.46:425:50Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:394.97:544.11:01-0.91:45-0.66:415:51Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:254.88:424.31:52-0.92:27-0.66:405:52Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:094.69:274.42:40-0.83:08-0.66:385:53Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:514.210:124.33:28-0.63:48-0.46:375:54Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:333.810:564.24:16-0.44:28-0.26:365:55Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:153.411:414.05:05-0.15:110.06:345:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 4:17 pm — 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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