Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 51m at 9:01 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Mar 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:103.811:374.14:57-0.45:11-0.36:325:57Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:573.45:490.06:000.06:315:58Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:283.912:483.16:440.36:510.26:295:59Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:243.71:442.97:410.57:450.36:286:00Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:263.62:442.98:400.68:410.46:276:01Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:283.63:432.99:390.69:380.46:256:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:243.74:363.110:320.610:310.36:246:03Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:123.95:243.411:180.511:200.16:226:04Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:564.16:083.711:580.36:216:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:374.26:503.912:050.012:360.26:196:06New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:164.37:304.212:47-0.21:130.06:186:07New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:564.48:114.41:27-0.21:50-0.16:166:08New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:354.49:524.53:08-0.33:27-0.17:157:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:154.310:334.63:50-0.34:06-0.17:137:10Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:554.211:164.74:34-0.24:47-0.17:127:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:384.05:22-0.15:32-0.17:107:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:034.612:253.86:130.06:230.07:097:12Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:544.51:183.67:100.17:190.17:077:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:534.52:183.58:100.28:200.17:067:14First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:574.43:253.59:140.29:240.07:047:15First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:054.44:323.610:180.110:30-0.27:037:16Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:104.55:353.911:19-0.111:34-0.47:017:17Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:094.66:324.212:16-0.37:007:18Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:034.77:254.512:34-0.61:08-0.56:587:19Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:544.78:154.81:30-0.71:55-0.66:577:20Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:424.69:034.92:21-0.82:40-0.76:557:20Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:284.59:494.93:09-0.83:23-0.66:547:21Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:134.210:344.83:56-0.74:06-0.56:527:22Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:574.011:194.64:43-0.44:49-0.36:517:23Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:413.75:30-0.25:340.06:497:24Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:044.412:263.46:180.16:210.26:487:25Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:04 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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