Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:24 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 4:10 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:384.15:27-0.25:29-0.25:448:18Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:055.212:344.06:21-0.26:29-0.15:438:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:594.81:334.17:16-0.17:320.15:438:19Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:564.42:364.18:11-0.18:380.25:438:20Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:564.13:404.29:05-0.19:440.35:428:20Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:573.84:414.49:590.010:500.35:428:21Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:573.65:374.610:520.011:520.25:428:21Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:523.56:274.711:43-0.15:428:22Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:423.47:144.812:480.112:32-0.15:428:22Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:293.47:584.91:370.11:18-0.15:428:23New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:133.48:414.92:200.12:02-0.15:428:23New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:573.59:244.83:000.12:440.05:428:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:403.510:054.73:390.13:250.05:428:24New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:233.510:464.64:180.24:070.25:428:25Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:063.511:274.54:570.34:490.35:428:25Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:493.55:370.45:340.55:428:25Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:084.312:333.66:180.56:220.65:428:26Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:504.01:203.66:590.57:130.85:428:26First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:353.82:093.77:420.68:070.85:428:26First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:233.73:033.98:270.59:020.85:428:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:163.53:574.29:140.510:000.75:438:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:123.54:514.510:040.410:590.65:438:27Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:073.65:444.910:570.211:560.45:438:27Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:013.76:365.211:510.05:438:27Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:543.87:285.512:520.112:45-0.25:448:27Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:474.08:215.71:45-0.11:38-0.45:448:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:414.19:135.82:35-0.32:31-0.65:448:27Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:344.210:045.73:25-0.43:24-0.65:458:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:284.410:555.54:16-0.54:18-0.65:458:27Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:224.411:465.25:06-0.55:15-0.45:468:27Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 7:17 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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