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 (tomorrow) : 10:19 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 49m at 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 - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:284.34:423.310:350.410:33-0.17:174:56Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:204.75:343.511:300.111:26-0.47:174:56Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:105.06:253.712:22-0.17:174:57New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:005.37:163.912:18-0.61:11-0.47:174:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:505.48:074.01:09-0.81:59-0.57:174:59New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:395.48:594.21:59-0.92:48-0.77:175:00New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:285.39:514.22:51-0.93:36-0.77:175:01Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:185.010:444.33:45-0.84:26-0.77:175:02Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:084.611:384.24:41-0.65:17-0.67:175:03Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:004.25:41-0.46:10-0.57:175:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:364.112:563.76:43-0.27:05-0.47:165:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:394.01:563.37:490.08:01-0.37:165:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:454.02:593.18:560.18:58-0.27:165:06Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:504.14:023.010:040.29:56-0.27:165:07Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:494.14:583.011:070.110:52-0.37:155:08Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:414.25:493.012:010.07:155:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:274.36:343.112:450.07:155:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:094.47:173.312:29-0.41:23-0.17:145:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:494.47:593.41:11-0.41:59-0.17:145:13Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:284.48:403.51:51-0.42:34-0.17:135:14Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:064.39:203.52:31-0.33:09-0.17:135:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:444.210:013.63:10-0.23:440.07:125:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:224.010:413.63:51-0.14:210.17:125:17Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:003.811:233.64:340.15:000.27:115:18Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:403.55:200.35:410.27:115:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:083.612:233.36:090.46:250.37:105:20Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:583.61:133.17:030.57:140.37:095:21Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:553.72:103.08:010.68:080.27:085:22Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:553.93:103.19:020.59:050.07:085:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:554.24:103.210:030.310:04-0.27:075:25Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:524.65:073.511:020.111:02-0.57:065:26Waning Crescent31Tue
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 7:23 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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