Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 3:40 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:18 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:294.12:003.47:450.77:490.85:438:18First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:204.02:553.58:320.68:460.85:438:19First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:143.93:503.89:210.59:440.75:438:19First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:094.04:444.210:100.410:420.55:438:20Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:034.05:364.610:590.211:400.25:428:21Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:554.16:265.111:500.05:428:21Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:474.27:175.412:360.012:40-0.35:428:22Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:384.28:085.71:30-0.31:30-0.45:428:22Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:314.29:005.92:23-0.42:20-0.65:428:23Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:234.29:525.93:15-0.53:12-0.65:428:23Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:174.210:465.74:08-0.54:05-0.65:428:24Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:114.111:395.45:02-0.45:00-0.45:428:24Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:074.05:57-0.35:59-0.25:428:24Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:345.11:063.96:54-0.27:020.05:428:25Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:314.72:083.87:51-0.18:060.15:428:25Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:314.33:133.98:460.09:110.35:428:26Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:323.94:164.09:400.110:160.35:428:26Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:313.75:124.210:310.111:190.35:428:26Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:253.56:014.311:200.15:428:26Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:143.46:454.512:160.312:060.15:438:27Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:583.47:264.61:050.212:490.15:438:27Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:413.48:074.71:470.21:300.15:438:27New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:233.58:484.82:260.22:090.15:438:27New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:053.59:294.83:030.22:490.15:448:27New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:473.510:104.73:410.23:280.25:448:27New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:283.510:504.74:200.34:090.35:448:27Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:103.511:314.54:590.44:510.45:458:27Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:533.55:400.55:360.55:458:27Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:124.412:373.66:230.56:240.65:468:27Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:554.21:243.77:070.57:170.75:468:27First Quarter30Tue
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 6:59 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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