Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 8:29 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 22m at 2:25 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:244.65:390.86:401.16:596:45Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:393.41:154.56:280.97:361.27:006:43Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:323.32:144.57:260.98:351.17:016:42Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:353.33:174.58:280.99:341.07:026:40Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:423.54:194.79:320.710:300.87:026:39Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:443.95:164.910:350.511:230.57:036:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:414.46:095.111:370.27:046:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:334.96:595.112:120.212:35-0.17:056:35Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:245.47:485.112:59-0.11:30-0.37:066:33New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:145.88:385.01:45-0.42:23-0.57:076:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:046.09:274.72:31-0.53:15-0.57:086:30New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:556.010:174.43:18-0.54:08-0.37:096:29Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:475.911:084.14:06-0.45:03-0.17:106:28Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:405.64:57-0.26:010.27:116:26Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:013.812:375.25:530.17:030.57:126:25First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:583.51:384.86:540.48:090.77:126:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:023.32:454.57:580.59:140.77:136:22First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:143.33:544.39:050.710:150.87:146:21First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:243.44:554.210:100.711:060.77:156:19Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:213.75:434.111:110.711:480.67:166:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:054.06:234.112:030.67:176:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:434.37:004.112:230.512:480.57:186:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:204.57:374.112:560.51:280.47:196:14Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:574.78:144.01:290.42:060.47:206:13Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:354.98:524.02:020.42:430.47:216:12Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:135.09:313.92:370.43:210.47:226:11Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:525.010:093.73:120.44:000.57:236:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:334.910:493.63:490.54:420.67:246:08Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:154.811:313.54:290.65:270.87:256:07Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:004.75:130.76:170.97:266:06Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:173.412:494.66:040.77:110.97:276:05Third Quarter31Fri
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 41% 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 (41% 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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