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 26m 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 - May 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:534.38:195.71:42-0.51:44-0.56:077:52Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:444.39:115.92:35-0.62:33-0.66:067:53Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:364.110:045.83:27-0.63:22-0.66:057:54Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:284.010:575.64:21-0.54:14-0.56:047:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:213.811:525.35:16-0.35:10-0.36:037:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:173.66:14-0.16:09-0.16:027:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:504.91:173.57:140.17:130.16:017:58Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:504.52:223.48:140.28:190.36:007:59Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:544.13:313.59:120.39:250.45:597:59Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:573.94:353.710:060.310:310.45:588:00Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:553.75:273.910:550.311:310.45:578:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:443.66:114.211:380.35:568:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:283.56:514.412:240.312:180.35:558:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:083.57:304.61:090.312:560.25:548:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:483.58:094.71:490.21:330.25:538:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:283.58:484.82:260.22:100.25:538:06New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:083.59:294.83:040.22:480.25:528:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:483.410:104.73:410.33:260.35:518:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:293.410:514.74:210.44:060.45:508:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:103.311:334.65:020.54:480.55:508:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:533.35:460.65:340.65:498:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:164.412:383.36:320.66:250.65:488:10Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:024.31:293.47:190.67:210.75:488:11First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:524.22:253.68:080.58:210.65:478:12First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:474.13:244.08:570.49:230.55:478:13First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:454.04:224.49:470.210:260.35:468:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:434.05:184.810:390.011:280.15:468:14Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:394.06:135.311:32-0.25:458:15Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:344.07:065.612:28-0.112:25-0.45:458:16Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:284.08:005.81:25-0.31:19-0.55:448:16Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:234.08:555.92:20-0.42:11-0.65:448:17Full 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 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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