Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 3:07 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 9:17 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:023.55:470.35:490.56:477:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:234.112:453.36:330.56:340.66:467:26Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:094.01:333.27:230.77:240.76:447:27First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:023.92:273.18:170.78:190.76:437:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:014.03:273.29:130.79:180.66:417:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:024.14:283.410:100.610:180.46:407:30First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:004.35:243.811:060.411:180.16:387:31Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:544.66:174.211:580.16:377:32Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:464.87:074.712:15-0.212:48-0.16:357:33Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:354.97:575.11:09-0.51:35-0.46:347:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:255.08:475.42:02-0.72:22-0.66:337:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:144.99:375.62:53-0.83:08-0.76:317:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:044.710:285.63:45-0.83:56-0.76:307:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:544.411:205.44:38-0.74:46-0.66:287:37Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:464.15:34-0.55:39-0.46:277:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:145.212:413.86:33-0.36:36-0.26:267:39Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:114.81:403.57:350.07:370.16:247:40Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:144.52:463.38:380.28:420.26:237:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:224.23:563.39:430.39:480.36:227:42Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:304.05:023.410:440.310:530.36:207:43Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:304.05:553.711:380.311:520.26:197:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:194.06:393.912:230.26:187:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:024.07:194.112:430.11:020.26:167:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:414.07:574.31:260.01:370.16:157:46New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:194.08:354.52:060.02:110.16:147:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:573.99:144.62:440.02:460.16:137:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:363.99:534.73:210.03:210.26:127:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:153.810:324.63:590.13:570.36:107:50Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:543.611:124.64:390.24:350.46:097:51Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:353.511:544.45:210.45:160.56:087:52Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 12:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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