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 3h 30m 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 - May 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:184.57:465.61:04-0.41:13-0.66:077:52New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:104.58:385.81:59-0.62:04-0.76:067:53New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:034.49:305.82:52-0.72:54-0.86:057:54New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:554.310:235.73:44-0.73:45-0.76:047:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:484.111:165.44:38-0.64:38-0.56:037:56Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:413.95:32-0.45:33-0.36:027:57Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:095.112:363.76:29-0.26:32-0.16:017:58Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:054.61:353.67:270.07:340.26:007:59First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:034.22:383.58:240.28:370.35:598:00First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:043.93:423.69:190.39:400.45:588:00First Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:053.74:423.710:110.310:420.55:578:01Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:003.65:313.910:580.411:380.45:568:02Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:483.56:154.211:420.35:558:03Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:313.56:554.412:270.412:220.35:548:04Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:123.67:354.61:100.31:010.25:538:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:523.68:144.71:490.21:400.25:538:06Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:333.78:554.82:270.22:180.25:528:06Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:143.79:354.83:050.22:560.25:518:07Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:553.710:164.83:440.23:350.25:508:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:363.610:574.84:240.34:160.35:508:09Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:183.611:384.75:060.45:000.45:498:10Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:013.65:500.45:470.55:488:10Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:224.612:493.66:370.46:400.55:488:11Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:104.41:423.87:260.47:380.55:478:12Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:034.32:404.08:170.38:390.55:478:13Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:014.23:404.39:100.29:420.35:468:14Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:014.14:404.710:040.010:450.25:468:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:014.15:375.110:58-0.211:48-0.15:458:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:584.16:325.411:54-0.45:458:16Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:544.27:265.712:47-0.312:48-0.65:448:16New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:484.28:205.81:43-0.51:41-0.75:448:17New Moon31Sat
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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