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 2h 40m 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 - Mar 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:374.35:483.511:430.311:42-0.26:335:57Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:224.66:353.912:260.06:325:58Full Moon2Tue
3Wed7:064.77:214.312:31-0.41:07-0.26:305:59Full Moon3Wed
4Thu7:504.88:074.61:19-0.61:48-0.46:296:00Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:344.78:544.92:07-0.72:29-0.56:276:01Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:194.59:415.02:56-0.73:12-0.66:266:01Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:044.210:305.03:47-0.63:58-0.56:246:02Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:523.911:234.84:41-0.44:47-0.46:236:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:443.55:40-0.15:41-0.26:226:04Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:204.612:423.26:430.16:42-0.16:206:05Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:264.41:483.07:500.37:470.06:196:06Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:384.23:012.99:000.38:550.06:176:07Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:524.24:123.110:090.310:030.06:166:08Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:554.26:113.312:080.27:147:09Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:484.27:013.612:06-0.212:560.07:137:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:324.37:453.91:00-0.31:37-0.17:117:11New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:134.28:264.11:47-0.42:12-0.27:107:12New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:514.19:054.32:29-0.42:46-0.27:087:13New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:284.09:434.43:09-0.33:20-0.17:077:14New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:053.910:224.43:48-0.23:530.07:057:15Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:433.711:014.34:27-0.14:280.17:047:15Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:213.511:414.25:080.15:060.37:027:16Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:003.25:510.45:460.47:017:17Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:254.012:433.16:370.66:320.66:597:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:133.91:312.97:290.87:230.66:587:19First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:083.82:272.98:240.98:200.76:567:20First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:103.83:303.09:210.99:200.66:557:21First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:113.94:313.210:180.810:210.46:537:22Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:084.15:273.611:120.611:200.26:527:23Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:594.36:184.012:010.36:507:24Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:474.57:064.512:16-0.112:470.06:497:24Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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