Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 11:16 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 12m at 5:32 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:235.410:453.93:40-0.44:39-0.26:594:45Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:175.111:433.84:38-0.35:34-0.17:004:45Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:124.75:40-0.16:31-0.17:014:45First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:453.81:114.26:450.17:260.07:024:45First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:513.92:123.97:520.28:200.07:024:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:574.03:143.69:000.39:140.07:034:45Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:584.24:123.410:060.210:05-0.17:044:45Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:514.45:043.311:070.210:55-0.17:054:45Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:394.65:513.312:000.17:064:45Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:234.66:353.312:450.17:064:45Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:064.77:173.312:25-0.21:260.17:074:45Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:484.77:593.31:06-0.22:050.17:084:46Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:294.78:413.31:46-0.22:430.17:094:46Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:104.69:233.32:26-0.13:210.27:094:46Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:504.510:053.33:070.04:000.37:104:46Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:304.310:483.33:490.24:390.47:114:47Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:114.111:323.34:330.35:200.47:114:47Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:523.95:210.56:020.57:124:48Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:193.412:373.76:120.66:450.47:124:48Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:103.51:263.57:070.67:310.47:134:48Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:053.72:203.48:050.68:190.37:134:49Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:024.03:173.39:050.59:110.17:144:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:584.34:133.410:060.410:04-0.17:144:50Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:524.75:073.511:050.210:59-0.37:154:51Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:465.16:013.612:01-0.17:154:51Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:395.46:543.712:54-0.37:154:52New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:315.57:483.812:47-0.81:45-0.57:164:53New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:245.68:424.01:40-0.92:36-0.67:164:53New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:165.59:354.02:33-0.93:26-0.67:164:54Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:065.210:294.03:27-0.84:17-0.67:164:55Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:574.84:24-0.65:08-0.57:164:56Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:24 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 86% 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 Gibbous (86% 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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