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 (tomorrow) : 7:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 25m at 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 - Feb 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:444.19:593.63:08-0.23:420.17:055:27Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:204.010:383.73:490.04:170.17:045:28Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:563.711:183.74:320.14:540.27:035:29Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:353.55:190.35:340.27:035:30First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:033.812:193.26:110.46:190.27:025:31First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:553.91:113.07:090.57:110.27:015:33First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:564.02:132.98:120.58:100.17:005:34First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:024.23:202.99:180.49:13-0.16:595:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:084.44:243.110:240.210:17-0.36:585:36Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:094.85:253.311:260.011:19-0.66:575:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:065.06:223.712:21-0.36:565:38Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:005.27:164.012:17-0.91:11-0.66:545:39Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:515.38:094.31:12-1.11:58-0.76:535:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:415.19:004.52:06-1.12:44-0.86:525:41Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:284.99:504.62:58-1.13:29-0.86:515:42Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:154.410:404.53:51-0.84:14-0.76:505:43Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:024.011:304.44:46-0.65:01-0.56:495:44Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:493.55:43-0.25:50-0.26:475:45Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:234.112:413.06:420.16:420.06:465:46Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:223.91:382.77:450.47:370.26:455:47Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:273.72:432.58:530.58:370.36:445:48Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:373.63:482.510:040.69:380.36:425:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:403.74:452.711:050.610:360.26:415:51Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:303.85:332.911:510.511:270.16:405:52Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:134.06:163.112:260.46:395:53Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:514.16:563.412:110.012:580.36:375:54New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:284.27:363.612:51-0.21:290.26:365:55New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:044.28:143.91:30-0.22:000.16:355:56New Moon28Wed
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 4:36 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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