Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 30m at 1:19 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:06 am (3.3 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 - Sep 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:244.511:414.04:560.35:270.56:347:31Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:074.45:360.56:140.76:347:30Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:233.712:534.36:190.67:030.96:357:29First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:093.51:444.27:050.87:561.16:367:27First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:003.42:404.27:560.98:521.26:377:26First Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:583.33:404.28:510.99:481.16:387:24First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:583.44:374.49:470.810:431.06:397:23Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon4:553.65:294.610:430.711:340.86:397:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:474.06:174.911:380.56:407:20Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:354.37:035.112:210.612:300.26:417:18Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:224.77:485.21:060.31:190.06:427:16Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:095.18:345.31:490.02:08-0.26:437:15Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:565.49:195.22:32-0.22:57-0.36:437:13Full Moon13Sat
14Sun9:445.610:065.13:16-0.33:47-0.36:447:12Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:335.610:544.84:01-0.34:39-0.26:457:10Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:245.611:454.54:49-0.25:340.06:467:09Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:185.45:41-0.16:330.26:477:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:384.11:165.26:380.17:360.46:487:06Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:383.82:204.97:390.28:420.56:487:04Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:443.73:294.78:440.39:480.66:497:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:563.74:374.79:500.310:510.56:507:01Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:033.85:384.710:550.311:480.46:517:00Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:004.06:284.711:550.26:526:58Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:484.37:134.712:360.312:480.16:536:56Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:324.57:544.61:170.21:350.16:536:55New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:124.78:334.51:550.12:170.16:546:53New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:524.89:124.42:300.12:570.16:556:52New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:324.99:504.33:050.23:360.26:566:50New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:114.910:304.13:410.34:160.46:576:49Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:524.811:103.94:180.44:570.66:586:47Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 4:12 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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