Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 15m at 3:08 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:14 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:024.76:315.212:02-0.16:596:45Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:565.07:225.212:36-0.112:59-0.37:006:44New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:475.38:125.11:26-0.31:53-0.47:016:42New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:375.59:005.02:12-0.42:44-0.57:026:41New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:255.59:474.72:57-0.43:33-0.47:026:39New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:135.410:344.43:42-0.34:22-0.27:036:38Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:005.211:204.14:27-0.15:120.17:046:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:475.05:140.16:030.47:056:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:083.812:374.76:030.46:570.67:066:33First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:583.61:294.46:550.67:520.87:076:32First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:523.42:264.27:500.88:480.97:086:30First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:523.43:264.18:470.99:421.07:096:29First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:533.54:234.19:440.910:320.97:106:28Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:493.75:144.210:400.811:180.87:116:26Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:384.06:004.311:310.711:590.77:116:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:224.36:424.412:190.67:126:24Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:034.67:224.512:390.51:030.47:136:22Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:444.98:034.61:170.31:450.37:146:21Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:255.18:444.61:560.22:270.27:156:20Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:065.39:264.52:350.13:100.27:166:18Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:495.410:084.43:150.13:540.27:176:17Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:335.410:534.33:570.14:410.27:186:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:205.311:414.14:420.25:320.37:196:14Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:115.25:330.36:270.47:206:13Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:344.01:065.06:300.47:260.57:216:12Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:333.92:064.97:320.48:260.47:226:11Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:383.93:114.78:370.49:260.37:236:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:464.14:154.79:430.310:250.27:246:09Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:504.45:154.610:480.211:200.07:256:07Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:484.76:104.611:500.07:266:06Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:415.07:014.612:12-0.212:48-0.27:276:05Waning Crescent31Mon
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 6:11 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 99% 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 (99% 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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