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 1m 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 - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:074.11:333.37:230.67:270.76:077:53Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:583.92:273.38:130.78:210.86:057:54Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:533.83:253.49:020.79:170.86:047:55Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:493.84:203.69:510.710:130.76:037:56Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:423.85:114.010:390.611:070.66:027:56Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:323.95:594.311:260.46:017:57Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:194.16:444.712:000.412:120.26:007:58Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:054.27:295.012:490.112:570.05:597:59New Moon8Sun
9Mon7:514.38:155.31:37-0.11:42-0.25:588:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:384.39:025.52:25-0.22:27-0.35:578:01New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:254.39:505.63:12-0.33:13-0.35:568:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:144.210:395.54:01-0.44:02-0.35:568:03Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:054.211:315.44:52-0.34:54-0.35:558:03Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:574.15:46-0.25:50-0.15:548:04Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:245.112:544.06:42-0.16:500.05:538:05First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:214.81:553.97:40-0.17:540.15:528:06First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:224.53:003.98:380.08:590.25:518:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:254.24:064.19:360.010:050.25:518:08First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:284.15:064.310:31-0.111:100.15:508:08Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:263.96:014.511:25-0.15:498:09Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:193.96:494.712:100.012:15-0.25:498:10Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:073.87:354.91:04-0.11:01-0.25:488:11Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:533.88:184.91:51-0.11:45-0.25:478:12Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:373.79:014.92:35-0.12:27-0.25:478:12Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:203.79:434.93:16-0.13:07-0.15:468:13Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:033.610:254.73:560.03:480.05:468:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:463.611:074.64:370.14:300.25:458:15Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:293.511:504.45:190.35:140.45:458:15Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:133.56:020.46:000.55:448:16Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:334.21:003.56:460.56:500.75:448:17Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:194.01:503.57:320.67:420.85:448:17Third Quarter31Tue
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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