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 : 9:19 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 58m at 3:09 pm (4.5 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 - Jun 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:473.37:134.612:520.512:320.35:438:18Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:293.47:544.71:330.41:130.35:438:19New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:113.48:354.82:120.31:530.25:438:19New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:533.49:174.92:500.32:330.25:438:20New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:353.59:584.93:290.33:140.25:428:20New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:163.510:404.84:090.43:550.35:428:21Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:593.511:214.84:500.44:390.35:428:22Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:433.65:330.45:260.45:428:22Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:044.612:293.66:180.46:190.55:428:23Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:494.51:203.87:040.37:160.55:428:23First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:394.32:164.07:520.38:170.55:428:23First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:344.13:154.38:420.29:200.45:428:24First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:333.94:154.79:350.010:240.35:428:24Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:343.85:145.010:29-0.111:290.15:428:25Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:333.76:115.411:25-0.35:428:25Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:313.77:075.612:31-0.112:22-0.45:428:25Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:273.88:025.71:28-0.21:18-0.55:428:26Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:223.88:565.72:23-0.32:12-0.65:428:26Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:163.99:495.63:15-0.43:05-0.65:428:26Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:093.910:405.34:05-0.33:58-0.55:428:27Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:023.911:295.04:55-0.24:51-0.35:438:27Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:533.85:44-0.15:460.05:438:27Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:164.612:443.86:320.06:420.25:438:27Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed1:044.11:373.87:190.27:400.55:448:27Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:533.72:323.88:050.38:380.65:448:27Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:453.43:273.88:490.49:360.85:448:27Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:383.24:224.09:340.510:350.85:458:27Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:323.15:124.110:210.511:300.85:458:27Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:243.16:004.311:090.55:458:27Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:123.16:454.512:210.711:56 AM0.45:468:27Waning Crescent30Tue
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 6:14 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 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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