Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 0m at 11:49 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:32 am (3.0 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 - Jul 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:273.27:594.71:420.41:150.25:478:27New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:103.38:404.72:190.41:570.25:478:27New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:523.49:204.82:550.42:370.15:488:27New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:343.510:004.73:310.43:170.25:488:27New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:163.610:384.74:070.43:580.35:498:27Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:563.711:164.54:430.44:390.45:498:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:373.811:544.35:210.45:240.55:508:26Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:203.95:590.46:120.65:508:26Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:344.11:054.06:400.47:040.75:518:25First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:183.91:554.27:240.48:010.75:528:25First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:083.72:524.48:120.49:010.75:528:25First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:063.53:524.69:050.310:040.65:538:24First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:083.54:534.910:020.111:080.45:548:24Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:103.55:535.311:02-0.15:548:23Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:103.76:505.512:110.212:02-0.35:558:23Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:083.97:465.71:090.01:01-0.55:568:22Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:044.18:405.82:03-0.21:57-0.75:578:22Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:594.39:325.72:53-0.42:52-0.75:578:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:544.410:235.53:42-0.53:46-0.75:588:20Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:464.511:125.14:30-0.54:41-0.55:598:20Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:384.65:18-0.45:37-0.26:008:19Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:004.612:314.56:07-0.26:350.16:008:18Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:484.21:244.46:55-0.17:350.36:018:17Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:393.72:214.37:450.18:370.66:028:17Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:343.33:214.28:350.39:410.76:038:16Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:323.14:224.29:270.410:460.86:038:15Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:323.05:194.210:210.511:460.86:048:14Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:273.06:094.311:140.56:058:13Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:173.16:544.512:360.712:050.46:068:12Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:023.37:364.61:160.712:510.36:078:12New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:453.58:164.71:520.61:340.26:088:11New 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 2:40 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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