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 1h 46m 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 - Nov 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:034.47:194.212:420.21:070.27:286:05Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:424.67:584.21:190.11:490.17:296:03Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:204.88:374.11:540.12:280.17:306:02Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:584.88:164.01:280.12:060.26:315:01Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:374.98:553.92:040.22:450.36:325:00Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:174.89:353.72:400.33:240.46:335:00Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:574.710:163.63:180.44:060.56:344:59Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:394.610:593.53:580.64:510.76:354:58Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:244.511:463.44:420.75:390.86:364:57Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:124.35:320.86:300.96:374:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:383.31:054.36:270.97:230.86:384:55Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:363.42:024.37:250.88:150.76:394:54Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:363.63:004.38:250.79:070.56:404:54Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:334.03:554.59:260.59:580.26:414:53Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:274.54:484.610:250.210:49-0.16:424:52Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:195.05:394.711:22-0.111:38-0.36:434:51Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:095.46:304.712:17-0.36:444:51New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:595.77:214.612:26-0.61:10-0.56:454:50New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:505.98:124.51:15-0.72:03-0.66:464:50New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:426.09:054.32:04-0.72:56-0.66:484:49Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:355.89:584.12:55-0.73:50-0.46:494:49Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:295.510:533.93:48-0.54:47-0.36:504:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:245.211:513.74:45-0.35:46-0.16:514:48Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:224.75:460.06:470.16:524:47First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:543.51:234.46:500.27:470.26:534:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:023.52:274.17:550.38:440.26:544:46First Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:093.63:283.99:010.49:370.26:554:46Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:083.84:213.710:030.410:240.26:554:46Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:564.05:073.710:590.311:060.16:564:46Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:374.25:493.611:470.311:440.16:574:45Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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