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 4h 19m 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 - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:344.711:513.74:570.65:410.86:586:46Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:184.55:390.76:291.06:596:44Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:353.61:064.46:260.97:201.17:006:43First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:253.51:594.37:181.08:131.17:016:41First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:213.42:574.38:141.09:081.17:026:40First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:213.63:554.49:120.910:010.97:036:38First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:203.84:504.610:110.810:530.77:046:37Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:154.25:414.811:080.511:420.47:056:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:064.76:304.912:040.27:056:34Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:555.17:185.112:300.112:570.07:066:33Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:435.58:065.11:16-0.11:49-0.27:076:31Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:325.88:555.02:02-0.32:40-0.47:086:30Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:226.09:444.82:49-0.53:31-0.47:096:28Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:136.010:354.63:37-0.54:24-0.37:106:27Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:065.811:284.34:27-0.45:19-0.17:116:26Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:005.55:21-0.26:180.17:126:24Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:234.112:585.26:200.07:200.37:136:23Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:243.82:014.87:230.28:240.47:146:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:313.73:084.68:290.49:270.57:156:20Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:423.74:154.49:360.410:260.47:166:19Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:483.95:144.310:410.411:190.47:176:18Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:434.16:034.211:410.47:186:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:284.46:464.212:040.312:330.37:196:15Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:094.67:254.112:450.21:170.37:206:14New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:474.78:044.11:210.21:580.27:216:13New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:264.98:424.11:570.22:360.27:226:11New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:054.99:224.02:330.23:130.37:236:10New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:444.910:013.93:090.23:510.47:246:09Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:254.910:423.83:460.34:310.57:256:08Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:064.811:233.74:250.55:130.77:266:07Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:484.65:070.65:590.87:276:06Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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