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 3h 10m at 7:17 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:32 am (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 - Oct 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:204.87:465.01:040.01:21-0.26:596:46New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:075.18:314.91:47-0.12:12-0.36:596:44New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:535.39:154.62:28-0.23:00-0.27:006:43New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:385.39:584.33:08-0.23:47-0.17:016:41Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:225.310:414.03:480.04:340.17:026:40Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:065.111:243.74:280.25:210.47:036:38Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:514.85:110.46:120.77:046:37Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:093.512:404.55:580.77:050.97:056:35First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:583.21:344.36:500.98:031.17:066:34First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:533.12:344.17:461.09:021.27:066:33First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:563.13:384.18:461.09:581.27:076:31First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:003.24:364.29:451.010:481.17:086:30Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:573.55:254.310:420.911:300.97:096:28Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:453.86:084.411:340.77:106:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:284.26:494.512:090.712:230.67:116:26Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:094.67:294.612:460.51:080.47:126:24Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:495.08:094.51:230.31:520.27:136:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:305.38:504.52:000.22:360.17:146:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:125.59:324.32:380.13:200.17:156:20Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:575.610:164.13:180.14:070.27:166:19Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:435.511:033.94:010.14:580.37:176:18Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:345.411:543.74:490.25:540.47:186:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:295.25:430.36:540.67:196:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:513.51:305.06:450.47:580.67:206:14Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:563.42:374.87:520.59:020.67:216:13Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:083.53:464.79:010.510:030.57:226:11Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:193.84:504.610:100.410:590.37:236:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:214.25:464.511:160.211:490.17:246:09Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:154.66:354.512:170.17:256:08Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:024.97:214.312:350.01:110.07:266:07New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:475.18:054.21:17-0.11:59-0.17:276:06New Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631542)

Common Questions About Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA is approximately 10:24 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA