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 3h 42m 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 - Apr 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:463.82:062.88:080.87:590.76:477:25Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:473.73:072.89:060.98:580.76:467:26Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:513.74:102.910:030.99:580.76:447:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:503.85:073.210:560.810:560.56:437:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:414.05:563.511:430.711:490.36:417:29Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:264.16:413.912:240.46:407:30Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:084.37:244.312:390.11:040.26:387:31Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:504.48:074.71:26-0.11:430.06:377:32New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:324.48:505.02:11-0.32:22-0.16:367:33New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:154.39:345.22:57-0.43:02-0.26:347:33New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:594.110:205.33:44-0.43:44-0.26:337:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:443.911:095.34:33-0.34:30-0.26:317:35Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:333.75:26-0.15:20-0.16:307:36Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:025.112:253.56:230.16:170.16:297:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:594.91:243.37:250.37:200.26:277:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:034.62:323.28:300.48:280.26:267:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:134.43:453.39:350.49:370.26:247:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:234.34:533.610:360.310:460.16:237:41Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:254.35:523.911:320.111:500.06:227:42Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:194.26:424.312:200.06:207:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:064.17:274.612:47-0.11:03-0.16:197:43Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:494.08:104.81:37-0.21:43-0.26:187:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:313.98:514.92:22-0.32:20-0.26:177:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:123.89:314.93:05-0.22:58-0.16:157:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:533.610:124.83:46-0.13:350.06:147:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:333.510:544.64:270.14:140.26:137:48Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:143.311:374.45:090.34:550.46:127:49Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:573.25:540.55:400.56:107:50Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:224.212:433.06:420.76:290.76:097:51Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:124.01:343.07:320.97:230.86:087:51Third Quarter30Sun
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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