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 4h 24m 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 - Mar 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:054.96:214.112:13-0.26:325:57Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:555.17:134.512:19-0.81:00-0.56:315:58Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:445.18:044.81:13-1.01:45-0.76:295:59Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:335.08:545.12:05-1.02:30-0.86:286:00Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:204.79:445.12:58-1.03:15-0.86:266:01Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:084.310:355.03:51-0.84:02-0.76:256:02Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:573.911:274.84:47-0.54:52-0.56:246:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:483.45:45-0.25:46-0.26:226:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:244.41:453.07:480.17:440.07:217:05Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:284.12:492.88:550.48:470.27:197:06Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:413.94:012.710:060.59:530.27:187:07Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:543.85:092.811:150.510:590.27:167:08Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:553.96:043.012:110.57:157:09Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:423.96:483.312:530.47:137:10Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:214.07:283.612:460.01:260.37:127:11Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:574.18:063.81:28-0.11:570.27:107:11New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:324.18:434.12:07-0.12:270.17:097:12New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:074.09:204.22:44-0.12:580.17:077:13New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:433.99:574.33:21-0.13:300.17:067:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:193.810:354.43:590.04:030.27:047:15Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:553.611:134.34:380.14:380.37:037:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:333.411:544.35:190.35:160.47:017:17Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:123.36:050.55:590.47:007:18Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:394.212:583.16:570.66:500.56:587:19First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:334.11:533.07:540.77:490.56:577:20First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:354.12:573.18:540.78:530.46:557:21First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:424.24:053.39:560.69:580.26:547:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:464.45:083.610:550.311:030.06:527:22Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:444.66:064.111:500.16:517:23Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:384.87:004.612:06-0.312:41-0.36:497:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:294.87:515.11:04-0.61:29-0.56:487:25Full Moon31Mon
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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