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 25m 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 - Jul 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:193.64:014.49:170.310:090.65:468:27Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:173.54:584.810:090.211:120.45:478:27Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:153.55:545.211:050.05:478:27Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:133.66:505.512:130.212:02-0.25:488:27Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:093.77:465.71:110.012:59-0.45:488:27New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:053.88:415.82:06-0.21:55-0.55:498:26New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:004.09:355.82:59-0.32:50-0.65:498:26New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:564.110:285.63:50-0.43:45-0.65:508:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:504.111:195.34:41-0.44:41-0.55:518:26Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:454.25:32-0.35:39-0.35:518:25Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:104.912:394.26:22-0.26:390.05:528:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:004.41:364.27:12-0.17:410.25:528:24First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:533.92:344.28:010.18:450.55:538:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:483.53:354.28:510.29:500.65:548:23First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:473.24:334.29:400.310:550.75:558:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:453.05:274.310:310.411:560.75:558:22Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:383.06:164.411:220.45:568:22Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:273.07:014.512:470.612:120.45:578:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:113.17:444.61:300.612:580.35:578:21Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:543.38:264.72:070.51:410.25:588:20Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:373.49:064.82:420.52:220.25:598:19Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:183.69:454.83:170.43:020.26:008:19Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:593.710:234.73:510.43:420.26:018:18Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:393.811:004.64:270.44:230.36:018:17Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:193.911:374.45:030.45:060.46:028:16Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:004.05:400.45:530.66:038:16Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:154.212:444.16:190.46:440.76:048:15Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:583.91:334.37:010.47:410.76:048:14Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:463.72:284.47:490.48:410.76:058:13Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:433.53:294.68:420.49:450.76:068:12Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:463.44:334.99:400.310:510.66:078:11Waning Crescent31Mon
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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