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 3h 33m 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 - Sep 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:114.45:350.76:180.96:347:31Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:263.612:564.36:160.87:091.16:357:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:103.41:484.37:030.98:051.26:367:28Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:033.22:484.37:570.99:041.26:377:26Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:053.23:524.48:560.910:051.16:377:25Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:093.34:524.79:570.711:040.96:387:23Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:103.65:475.010:580.511:580.66:397:22Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:054.06:385.311:570.26:407:20Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:574.57:275.412:470.312:53-0.16:417:19New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:474.98:155.51:320.01:46-0.36:417:17New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:375.39:035.42:17-0.22:38-0.56:427:16New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:265.69:515.13:01-0.43:30-0.56:437:14Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:175.710:394.83:46-0.44:23-0.36:447:13Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:085.711:284.44:32-0.35:19-0.16:457:11Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:015.55:22-0.26:180.26:467:09Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:204.012:585.26:160.17:220.56:467:08First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:173.62:014.97:150.38:290.76:477:06First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:223.33:124.68:190.59:400.86:487:05First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:353.24:254.59:250.610:480.86:497:03Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:473.35:284.510:320.611:460.76:507:02Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:463.56:184.511:330.56:507:00Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:323.86:584.512:300.612:250.46:516:59Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:124.17:354.51:060.51:100.36:526:57Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:494.38:104.51:380.41:500.36:536:56Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:264.68:464.42:080.42:280.36:546:54Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:034.79:234.32:390.43:060.36:556:53Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:414.89:594.13:110.43:430.46:566:51Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:194.810:374.03:450.54:220.66:566:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:584.811:153.84:190.65:040.76:576:48Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:394.711:553.64:570.75:490.96:586:46Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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