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 21m 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 - Dec 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:164.46:293.612:290.26:584:45Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:554.67:093.612:220.01:070.26:594:45Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:344.77:493.612:580.01:450.17:004:45Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:134.78:293.61:350.02:220.27:014:45Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:534.79:103.52:130.13:010.27:024:45Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:344.79:513.42:510.23:420.37:034:45Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:154.610:333.43:320.34:250.47:044:45Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:574.511:183.34:150.45:100.57:044:45Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:414.35:030.55:580.57:054:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:073.312:304.25:570.56:470.47:064:45Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:013.41:234.16:550.57:380.37:074:45Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:003.72:214.07:560.58:300.17:084:45Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:004.03:204.08:580.39:22-0.17:084:46Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:584.44:174.010:010.110:16-0.37:094:46Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:544.95:124.111:02-0.211:09-0.67:104:46Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:475.36:064.112:00-0.47:104:47Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:405.67:004.112:02-0.812:55-0.67:114:47New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:345.77:534.112:54-0.91:48-0.77:114:47New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:265.78:474.01:46-1.02:41-0.77:124:48New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:195.69:403.92:37-0.93:33-0.67:134:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:115.310:343.73:31-0.84:27-0.57:134:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:034.911:283.64:26-0.55:21-0.37:134:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:564.45:24-0.36:16-0.27:144:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:253.512:504.06:240.07:100.07:144:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:263.41:473.67:260.28:020.17:154:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:293.42:453.38:280.38:520.17:154:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:293.53:403.29:300.49:400.17:154:52Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:213.74:303.110:290.410:260.17:164:53Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:063.95:163.111:200.311:090.17:164:54Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:494.15:593.212:040.27:164:54Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:304.36:413.312:440.27:164:55Full Moon31Mon
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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