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 2h 55m 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 - Nov 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:063.512:334.55:520.76:470.97:286:05Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:543.512:224.45:440.86:370.96:295:04First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:473.51:154.36:400.97:290.86:305:03First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:463.72:124.37:390.88:210.76:315:02First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:464.03:104.38:400.79:130.46:325:01Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:434.44:054.49:400.510:050.26:335:00Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:374.84:584.510:390.210:56-0.16:344:59Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:295.35:494.611:36-0.111:46-0.46:354:58Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:205.76:414.612:31-0.36:364:57Full Moon9Sun
10Mon7:115.97:324.612:36-0.61:24-0.56:374:56Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:036.08:244.51:25-0.72:16-0.56:384:55Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:566.09:174.32:16-0.73:09-0.46:394:54Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:495.810:114.23:08-0.64:04-0.36:404:54Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:435.411:073.94:03-0.45:00-0.16:414:53Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:385.05:02-0.25:590.06:424:52Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:053.812:364.66:040.16:580.26:434:52Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:093.71:374.27:080.37:550.26:444:51Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:163.72:393.98:130.48:500.36:454:50Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:213.83:383.79:180.59:400.36:464:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:164.04:293.610:180.510:260.36:474:49Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:024.25:133.611:110.411:080.26:484:49Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:434.45:543.611:560.311:480.26:494:48Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:224.66:353.612:360.36:504:48New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:014.77:153.612:260.11:140.26:514:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:414.87:553.71:040.11:510.26:524:47New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:214.88:363.61:410.12:290.36:534:46New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:014.89:173.62:200.13:080.36:544:46Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:424.79:583.52:590.23:490.46:554:46Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:224.610:413.53:410.34:310.56:564:46Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:044.511:273.54:260.45:160.56:574:45Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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