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 4h 06m 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 - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:553.75:355.010:470.111:530.36:347:31Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:563.86:325.111:490.06:357:30Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:504.07:235.112:480.212:45-0.16:357:28Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:404.28:095.11:360.11:37-0.26:367:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:274.48:535.02:190.02:24-0.26:377:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:114.59:354.92:580.03:08-0.26:387:24Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:534.610:154.73:370.03:520.06:397:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:354.610:564.44:140.14:350.26:397:21Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:174.511:364.14:520.35:190.46:407:19Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:594.45:320.56:060.66:417:18Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:183.912:444.36:130.76:550.96:427:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:043.61:344.26:590.87:471.06:437:15Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:543.42:294.27:480.98:431.16:447:13Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:503.33:284.28:411.09:391.16:447:12Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:503.44:264.39:370.910:351.16:457:10Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:473.55:204.610:330.811:270.96:467:09Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:403.86:094.811:270.66:477:07Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:284.26:555.112:160.712:190.46:487:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:144.57:415.31:010.41:090.16:487:04New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:004.98:255.41:440.21:57-0.16:497:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:465.29:115.42:26-0.12:45-0.26:507:01New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:335.49:575.23:09-0.23:34-0.36:516:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:215.510:445.03:53-0.24:25-0.26:526:58Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:115.511:344.64:40-0.25:19-0.16:536:56Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:035.45:29-0.16:170.16:536:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:264.312:595.26:240.17:190.36:546:53First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:233.92:015.07:230.28:240.56:556:52First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:283.73:094.98:260.49:320.56:566:50First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:383.64:194.89:310.410:370.56:576:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:483.75:234.810:370.311:370.46:586:47Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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