Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 7:40 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:11 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:233.14:154.39:150.610:450.96:337:32First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:323.15:204.410:170.611:470.96:347:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:323.26:124.411:160.66:357:29Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:203.46:544.512:350.812:090.56:367:27Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:023.67:324.61:110.712:550.46:377:26Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:413.98:084.71:420.61:360.36:387:24Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:204.28:434.72:120.52:140.36:387:23Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:584.49:194.62:420.42:520.36:397:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:354.59:554.53:130.43:310.36:407:20Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:134.710:314.33:450.44:100.46:417:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:514.711:074.14:190.54:510.66:427:17Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:304.711:463.84:540.65:360.76:427:15Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:134.75:340.76:270.96:437:14Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:283.61:034.66:200.87:241.06:447:12Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:193.42:024.67:150.88:261.06:457:11Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:213.33:094.78:170.79:301.06:467:09Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:313.44:174.99:230.610:340.86:477:08Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:393.75:195.110:300.411:320.56:477:06Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:414.16:165.311:340.16:487:04Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:374.57:085.412:260.212:34-0.26:497:03Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:305.07:585.41:14-0.11:31-0.46:507:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:215.48:475.32:00-0.32:24-0.56:517:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:115.69:345.02:44-0.43:17-0.56:526:58New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:005.710:224.63:28-0.44:09-0.36:526:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:495.611:104.24:13-0.35:02-0.16:536:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:395.411:583.85:00-0.15:570.26:546:54Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:315.05:510.26:560.56:556:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:503.51:284.76:450.57:590.86:566:51First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:483.22:324.47:440.79:061.06:576:49First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:533.13:424.28:470.810:111.06:576:48First 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 10:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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