Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 4:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:10 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:094.68:213.61:27-0.32:130.07:055:27Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:494.79:033.72:08-0.42:51-0.17:045:28Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:294.69:453.82:50-0.33:31-0.17:035:29Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:094.510:283.93:34-0.34:12-0.17:025:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:514.311:143.94:22-0.24:55-0.17:025:32Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:354.15:14-0.15:42-0.17:015:33Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:044.012:253.86:110.06:32-0.17:005:34Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:014.11:223.57:120.17:27-0.16:595:35Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:044.22:253.38:170.18:26-0.26:585:36Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:104.33:313.29:240.19:27-0.36:565:37Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:154.54:353.310:31-0.110:30-0.56:555:38Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:164.85:343.511:33-0.211:30-0.76:545:39Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:134.96:303.612:29-0.46:535:40New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:075.07:233.812:26-0.91:19-0.66:525:41New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:575.08:134.01:19-1.02:05-0.66:515:42New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:444.99:014.02:09-1.02:49-0.66:505:43New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:294.69:474.02:57-0.83:32-0.56:495:44Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:124.310:324.03:45-0.64:15-0.46:475:45Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:554.011:173.94:33-0.44:57-0.26:465:46Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:383.65:23-0.15:410.06:455:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:043.712:243.26:140.26:260.26:445:49First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:553.61:143.07:080.47:140.36:425:50First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:513.52:102.88:050.68:060.46:415:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:513.53:092.89:040.79:000.46:405:52First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:513.64:062.910:020.79:550.46:385:53Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:453.84:573.010:550.610:470.26:375:54Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:334.15:453.311:420.411:360.06:365:55Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:184.36:293.512:240.26:345:56Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 7:06 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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