Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 2:59 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 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 - Sep 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:083.82:514.68:110.29:100.56:347:31First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:133.53:584.59:110.410:170.66:357:30First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:203.45:024.410:120.411:200.66:367:28Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:203.55:564.511:100.46:367:27Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:113.76:414.612:130.612:040.46:377:25Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:553.87:224.612:550.512:500.36:387:24Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:354.18:004.71:320.41:320.26:397:22Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:154.38:384.72:050.42:120.26:407:21Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:544.49:154.72:390.32:500.26:407:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:334.59:534.63:120.33:280.36:417:18Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:124.610:314.43:470.44:070.46:427:16Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:514.611:094.34:220.54:480.56:437:15Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:314.611:484.15:000.65:320.76:447:13Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:144.65:400.76:200.86:457:11Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:313.91:004.56:260.87:120.96:457:10Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:193.81:544.57:170.88:091.06:467:08Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:153.72:544.68:130.89:080.96:477:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:183.73:574.89:130.610:080.76:487:05Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:223.94:575.010:150.411:070.56:497:04Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:224.35:545.311:170.26:497:02Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:184.76:485.512:020.212:16-0.16:507:01Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:115.17:405.612:54-0.11:12-0.46:516:59New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:045.48:305.51:44-0.42:07-0.66:526:58New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:555.79:215.42:32-0.52:59-0.66:536:56New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:475.810:115.13:19-0.63:52-0.66:546:55Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:385.711:014.84:07-0.54:46-0.46:546:53Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:305.511:524.44:57-0.35:42-0.16:556:51Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:235.25:49-0.16:400.26:566:50First Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:454.01:194.86:450.27:420.46:576:48First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:433.72:204.57:430.48:450.66:586:47First Quarter30Sat
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 12:06 pm — 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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