Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 12m at 11:16 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (4.3 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 - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:543.92:203.28:130.78:160.76:077:53First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:493.73:193.39:010.89:130.86:057:54First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:463.64:153.59:490.710:100.76:047:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:393.65:063.810:340.711:040.66:037:56Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:273.75:534.211:190.511:560.56:027:56Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:133.86:374.512:020.46:017:57Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:573.87:204.812:440.312:450.26:007:58Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:413.98:035.11:300.11:270.15:597:59Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:253.98:485.32:150.02:100.05:588:00Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:103.99:345.43:00-0.12:54-0.15:578:01Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:563.910:215.43:46-0.13:40-0.15:568:02Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:443.911:115.34:35-0.14:29-0.15:568:03Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:343.85:260.05:230.05:558:03Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:025.112:283.86:210.16:210.15:548:04Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:574.91:273.87:160.17:240.25:538:05Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:554.62:303.98:130.18:300.25:528:06Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:564.33:364.19:080.19:360.25:518:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:594.14:384.410:030.010:420.15:518:08Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:593.95:354.610:57-0.111:460.05:508:08Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:543.86:284.911:48-0.25:498:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:463.77:165.112:44-0.112:38-0.25:498:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:353.78:035.11:36-0.21:25-0.35:488:11New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:223.68:495.12:23-0.22:10-0.35:478:12New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:083.69:345.03:08-0.12:54-0.25:478:12New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:523.510:184.93:510.03:37-0.15:468:13Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:363.511:014.74:330.14:210.15:468:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:213.411:454.55:160.35:060.35:458:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:063.46:000.45:540.55:458:15Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:294.212:533.46:440.56:440.65:458:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:144.01:433.47:280.67:370.85:448:17First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:023.82:363.58:120.78:310.85:448:17First Quarter31Thu
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 2:43 pm — 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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