Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 10:24 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (3.5 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 - Nov 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:183.64:403.910:100.910:400.87:276:05Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:093.95:284.011:030.811:230.67:286:04Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:544.36:114.011:540.77:296:03Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:374.66:544.112:040.512:400.57:316:02Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:184.97:354.212:450.31:250.37:326:01New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:005.27:184.21:250.21:080.26:335:00New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:435.38:014.11:060.11:520.16:344:59New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:275.48:454.11:480.02:370.16:354:58New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:135.59:324.02:310.03:240.26:364:57Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:015.410:213.93:180.04:140.26:374:56Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:515.211:143.84:100.15:080.36:384:55Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:455.05:070.26:050.36:394:55First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:123.812:434.76:090.37:020.36:404:54First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:163.91:454.57:150.37:590.26:414:53First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:234.02:484.38:220.38:550.16:424:52First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:274.33:494.29:280.29:50-0.16:434:52Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:264.74:454.110:320.110:42-0.26:444:51Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:195.05:374.011:31-0.111:32-0.36:454:50Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:095.26:263.912:25-0.26:464:50Full Moon19Sat
20Sun6:575.37:133.912:19-0.41:14-0.26:474:49Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:435.37:593.81:05-0.41:59-0.26:484:49Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:285.28:443.71:49-0.32:44-0.16:494:48Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:135.09:293.62:32-0.23:270.16:504:48Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:574.810:143.53:160.04:120.26:514:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:414.510:593.44:010.24:570.46:524:47Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:264.311:483.34:490.45:430.56:534:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:134.05:400.66:290.66:544:46Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:393.31:023.86:330.77:150.76:554:46Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:343.41:543.67:290.88:010.66:564:46Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:313.62:483.58:250.88:460.66:574:45Third Quarter30Wed
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 1:25 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 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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