Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 8:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 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 - Jan 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:134.45:273.211:270.311:14-0.17:174:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:024.76:163.312:170.17:174:56Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:515.07:053.512:04-0.31:05-0.17:174:57Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:395.27:543.612:54-0.51:52-0.27:174:58Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:285.38:443.81:43-0.72:38-0.47:174:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:155.39:343.92:32-0.73:25-0.47:175:00Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:035.110:254.03:24-0.74:12-0.57:175:01Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:514.811:184.14:19-0.65:01-0.57:175:02Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:414.35:17-0.45:51-0.47:175:03Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:144.112:343.96:19-0.26:43-0.37:175:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:144.11:323.47:240.07:37-0.37:165:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:184.12:343.18:310.18:33-0.27:165:05Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:244.23:382.99:410.29:31-0.27:165:06Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:274.34:392.810:490.210:30-0.27:165:07Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:254.35:342.911:490.111:26-0.37:155:08Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:164.46:243.012:390.07:155:10New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:034.57:103.112:16-0.41:22-0.17:155:11New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:464.57:543.21:02-0.42:01-0.17:145:12New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:274.48:363.31:45-0.42:37-0.17:145:13New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:064.49:173.42:26-0.43:12-0.17:135:14Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:444.29:583.43:07-0.33:470.07:135:15Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:214.010:383.53:48-0.14:220.17:125:16Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:583.711:203.54:310.14:590.27:125:17Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:373.55:160.35:370.37:115:18First Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:043.512:193.26:050.56:190.37:115:19First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:523.51:063.06:580.67:050.47:105:20First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:473.62:012.87:550.77:550.47:095:21First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:463.73:012.88:550.78:510.37:095:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:464.04:002.99:570.59:490.17:085:23Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:444.34:573.110:570.410:47-0.27:075:25Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:384.65:503.311:510.111:43-0.57:065:26Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 5:13 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 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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