Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 12:06 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 6:21 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:363.95:250.15:240.15:438:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:005.012:273.96:150.16:200.25:438:19Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:504.71:224.07:060.17:210.35:438:19Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:444.52:224.27:590.08:240.35:438:20Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:424.23:244.48:520.09:290.35:428:20Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:444.04:264.79:47-0.110:340.25:428:21Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:453.85:254.910:42-0.211:380.05:428:22Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:433.86:205.211:37-0.35:428:22Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:393.77:135.312:38-0.112:32-0.45:428:23Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:323.78:055.41:34-0.21:24-0.55:428:23New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:243.78:545.32:25-0.32:14-0.55:428:23New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:133.79:425.23:12-0.33:02-0.45:428:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:023.710:295.03:58-0.23:50-0.35:428:24Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:493.711:134.74:43-0.14:37-0.15:428:25Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:363.611:574.45:280.15:260.25:428:25Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:223.66:120.26:160.45:428:25Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:424.11:103.66:560.47:080.65:428:26First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:273.82:013.67:390.58:010.75:428:26First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:163.62:543.78:230.58:560.85:428:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:083.43:493.99:070.69:510.95:428:27First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:013.34:414.19:540.510:460.85:438:27Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:543.35:314.310:410.511:400.75:438:27Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:443.46:184.611:300.45:438:27Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:323.57:044.912:300.612:190.25:448:27Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:193.67:505.11:170.41:060.15:448:27Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:063.88:355.32:020.21:53-0.15:448:27Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:533.99:215.42:470.12:40-0.25:458:27Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:414.010:075.43:31-0.13:27-0.25:458:27Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:294.210:545.34:16-0.14:17-0.25:458:27Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:194.311:415.15:03-0.25:10-0.15:468:27Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 9:13 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 92% 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 (92% 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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