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 (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 43m at 6:57 pm (4.5 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 - Apr 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:554.77:174.912:28-0.312:55-0.36:477:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:454.88:085.31:23-0.61:43-0.56:467:26New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:354.88:585.52:15-0.82:30-0.76:447:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:254.79:495.63:07-0.93:17-0.86:437:28New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:154.510:415.53:59-0.84:06-0.76:417:29Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:064.311:345.34:53-0.64:58-0.66:407:30Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:584.05:49-0.45:53-0.46:387:31Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:295.012:543.76:48-0.26:52-0.16:377:32First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:274.61:543.47:490.17:550.16:367:33First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:314.33:023.38:520.29:000.26:347:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:394.04:113.49:550.310:060.26:337:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:453.95:133.510:530.311:090.26:317:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:413.86:033.811:430.36:307:36Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:273.86:464.012:060.212:260.26:297:37Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:083.87:254.212:530.11:040.16:277:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:463.88:034.41:350.01:390.16:267:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:243.98:424.62:130.02:140.16:247:40Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:033.89:204.72:500.02:490.16:237:41Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:423.810:004.73:280.03:250.16:227:42Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:213.710:404.64:060.14:030.26:217:42Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:003.611:204.54:460.34:420.46:197:43Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:413.55:280.45:240.56:187:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:034.412:243.46:140.56:120.66:177:45Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:484.31:123.47:030.67:040.66:157:46Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:394.22:073.57:550.68:020.66:147:47Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:364.23:073.68:480.69:030.56:137:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:354.24:084.09:430.410:050.36:127:49Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:354.35:064.410:370.211:070.16:117:50Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:314.46:004.911:30-0.16:097:51Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:254.56:535.312:07-0.212:22-0.36:087:51Waning Crescent30Wed
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 10:08 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 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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