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 (tomorrow) : 8:29 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 01m at 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 - Jul 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:303.610:564.74:270.14:170.05:468:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:153.611:384.55:090.25:030.25:478:27Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:003.65:500.35:520.45:478:27Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:194.212:453.76:300.46:420.65:488:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:023.81:333.77:110.57:340.85:498:27Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:473.62:243.87:520.68:270.95:498:26Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:363.33:173.98:350.69:230.95:508:26Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:293.24:114.19:210.610:200.95:508:26Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:243.15:044.310:100.611:160.95:518:25Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:183.25:554.511:010.55:528:25Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:093.36:444.812:100.711:53 AM0.45:528:25Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:583.47:315.11:000.512:440.25:538:24New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:463.68:195.31:470.41:330.05:548:24New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:343.89:055.42:320.22:21-0.25:548:23New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:234.09:515.43:160.03:10-0.35:558:23New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:124.210:385.34:00-0.14:00-0.35:568:22Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:014.411:245.14:45-0.24:53-0.25:568:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:524.55:31-0.25:490.05:578:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:124.712:454.66:19-0.26:490.15:588:20First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:024.31:414.67:09-0.17:510.35:598:20First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:573.92:424.78:020.08:570.45:598:19First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:583.53:474.78:570.010:050.56:008:18First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:023.34:524.89:560.111:140.56:018:18Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:073.25:524.910:560.16:028:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:063.26:484.912:180.411:55 AM0.06:028:16Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:003.47:385.01:130.312:51-0.16:038:15Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:503.58:245.02:000.21:41-0.16:048:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:363.69:074.92:410.12:27-0.16:058:13Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:203.89:484.83:190.13:11-0.16:068:13Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:033.910:264.63:550.23:530.06:078:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:444.011:044.44:310.24:360.26:078:11Waning 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 5:27 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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