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 3h 19m 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 - Apr 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:194.88:425.41:58-0.82:15-0.76:467:26Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:084.69:325.52:51-0.93:00-0.86:457:27Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:574.310:225.53:43-0.83:47-0.76:437:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:464.011:135.34:36-0.64:35-0.56:427:29Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:363.75:30-0.35:26-0.36:417:29Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:054.912:273.46:270.06:210.06:397:30Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:014.51:233.17:270.37:200.26:387:31Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:024.22:263.08:310.58:230.46:367:32Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:093.93:352.99:350.69:280.56:357:33Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:183.84:413.110:340.610:320.56:337:34Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:163.75:343.311:240.611:300.46:327:35Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:033.86:173.612:050.56:317:36Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:423.86:574.012:200.312:400.46:297:37Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:203.87:354.21:030.21:130.36:287:38Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:573.88:124.51:430.11:460.26:267:38New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:353.88:504.62:210.12:200.26:257:39New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:133.89:294.72:580.12:540.26:247:40New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:513.710:084.83:370.13:300.26:227:41New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:293.610:484.74:170.24:080.36:217:42Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:093.511:314.74:590.34:490.46:207:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:523.45:460.55:350.46:187:44Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:184.612:393.36:380.66:290.56:177:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:114.51:353.37:330.67:300.56:167:46First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:104.42:393.48:310.58:340.46:157:47First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:134.43:453.79:280.49:400.36:137:47First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:164.44:474.110:230.210:460.16:127:48Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:154.45:444.611:170.011:49-0.26:117:49Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:104.46:385.112:08-0.36:107:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:034.47:305.412:49-0.412:58-0.56:097:51Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:544.38:215.61:44-0.61:46-0.66:087:52Full Moon30Wed
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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