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 (tomorrow) : 4:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 9:50 pm (5.6 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 - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:593.93:434.89:020.19:550.46:088:10First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:023.74:464.910:000.011:010.36:098:09Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:053.75:475.111:00-0.16:108:08Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:053.86:435.312:040.111:59 AM-0.26:108:07Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:023.97:375.41:020.012:56-0.46:118:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:554.08:285.41:54-0.21:49-0.46:128:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:464.19:165.32:42-0.22:39-0.56:138:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:344.210:025.13:26-0.23:27-0.46:148:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:214.210:454.94:10-0.24:15-0.26:158:02Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:074.211:284.64:520.05:020.06:158:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:524.25:340.15:510.36:167:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:114.212:374.16:170.36:410.56:177:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:553.91:264.07:000.57:340.76:187:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:433.62:184.07:450.68:280.96:197:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:353.43:144.08:330.79:241.06:207:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:313.34:114.19:230.810:211.06:207:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:283.35:064.310:150.711:160.96:217:52Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:213.45:564.511:080.66:227:51Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:113.66:424.812:060.811:58 AM0.56:237:49Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:583.87:275.012:520.612:470.36:247:48Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:434.18:115.21:350.41:330.16:257:47New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:284.38:545.32:170.22:180.06:257:45New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:124.69:375.32:580.13:04-0.16:267:44New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:584.810:215.23:390.03:51-0.16:277:43Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:444.911:065.04:22-0.14:41-0.16:287:41Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:325.011:534.75:070.05:340.16:297:40Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:235.05:550.06:310.26:307:38Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:444.41:184.96:470.17:320.46:307:37First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:394.02:194.97:430.28:370.56:317:36First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:413.83:254.98:420.29:430.56:327:34First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:493.64:324.99:440.210:500.46:337:33Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 12:56 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 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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