Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:24 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 51m at 4:39 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:534.67:033.412:07-0.21:010.17:055:27Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:354.77:473.712:53-0.41:40-0.17:045:28Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:174.88:323.91:38-0.52:20-0.37:035:29Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:594.89:174.22:23-0.63:00-0.47:025:30Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:424.610:024.33:11-0.63:42-0.47:015:32Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:254.410:504.44:00-0.54:25-0.47:005:33Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:114.011:414.44:54-0.35:12-0.46:595:34Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:013.65:52-0.16:03-0.36:585:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:384.312:573.26:550.16:59-0.26:575:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:424.32:013.08:010.28:00-0.26:565:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:524.23:102.99:120.29:05-0.26:555:38Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:024.34:182.910:220.210:11-0.36:545:39Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:064.45:203.111:260.011:14-0.46:535:40Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:034.56:143.312:19-0.16:525:41Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:524.67:033.512:10-0.61:04-0.36:515:42New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:374.67:493.81:00-0.71:44-0.46:505:43New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:194.58:323.91:46-0.72:21-0.46:485:44New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:584.39:134.02:29-0.62:57-0.36:475:45Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:364.19:534.03:12-0.43:33-0.26:465:47Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:143.810:344.03:54-0.24:09-0.16:455:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:533.511:163.94:370.04:460.16:445:49Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:333.25:230.35:270.36:425:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:013.712:172.96:120.56:120.46:415:51First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:513.61:072.87:050.77:020.56:405:52First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:493.52:052.78:020.87:570.56:385:53First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:523.63:072.79:020.88:560.46:375:54First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:533.84:062.910:020.89:540.36:365:55Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:484.04:593.210:550.610:500.16:345:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
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 7:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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