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 5h 28m at 8:16 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:25 am (3.8 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 - Feb 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:295.06:433.612:41-0.27:055:27Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:195.27:343.912:36-0.71:28-0.47:055:28Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:085.38:254.21:28-0.92:14-0.67:045:29Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:555.29:154.42:19-1.02:59-0.77:035:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:434.910:064.53:11-1.03:45-0.87:025:31Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:304.510:574.54:06-0.84:32-0.77:015:32Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:194.111:514.45:03-0.55:21-0.67:005:33Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:103.66:03-0.36:13-0.46:595:34Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:494.31:073.17:070.07:09-0.26:585:36Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:544.12:112.88:150.28:09-0.16:575:37Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:044.03:202.79:270.39:120.06:565:38Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:144.04:262.710:380.310:150.06:555:39Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:154.05:222.811:380.311:14-0.16:545:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:054.16:093.012:240.26:525:41Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:484.26:523.212:04-0.21:010.16:515:42New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:264.27:323.412:47-0.31:340.06:505:43New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:024.28:113.61:27-0.42:050.06:495:44New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:384.28:503.82:06-0.32:360.06:485:45New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:144.19:273.92:44-0.33:080.06:475:46Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:493.910:053.93:22-0.13:410.16:455:47Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:253.710:443.94:020.04:150.26:445:48Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:023.411:253.94:450.24:530.36:435:49Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:413.25:310.45:340.46:415:50First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:103.812:263.06:230.66:220.46:405:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:043.81:202.87:200.77:170.46:395:52First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:063.92:242.88:210.78:170.36:385:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:124.03:293.09:250.69:210.16:365:54Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:154.34:313.210:270.410:24-0.26:355:55Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:124.75:283.611:230.111:23-0.56:335:56Waxing Gibbous29Fri
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 11:20 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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