Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 02m at 2:23 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:22 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:564.04:224.69:490.310:270.26:275:06Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:534.45:144.510:530.111:150.06:285:04Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:434.86:024.411:500.011:59-0.16:295:03Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:295.16:484.212:41-0.16:305:02Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:145.37:324.112:41-0.21:28-0.16:315:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:575.38:153.91:22-0.22:13-0.16:325:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:415.28:583.72:02-0.12:570.16:335:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:245.19:423.52:430.13:410.36:344:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:094.810:263.33:250.24:280.56:354:58Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:554.611:123.24:090.45:170.76:364:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:434.34:580.66:080.96:374:56Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:023.112:354.15:510.87:001.06:384:55Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:583.01:304.06:480.97:501.06:394:54Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:593.22:263.97:460.98:370.96:404:54Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:573.43:193.98:440.99:210.86:424:53Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:503.74:073.99:400.810:040.66:434:52Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:364.14:534.010:330.610:460.46:444:52Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:204.65:374.011:240.411:270.26:454:51Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:034.96:214.012:120.26:464:50New Moon19Thu
20Fri6:475.37:054.012:100.012:590.06:474:50New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:335.57:513.912:53-0.11:46-0.16:484:49New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:205.68:393.91:37-0.22:35-0.16:494:49New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:105.69:293.82:24-0.33:250.06:504:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:015.510:213.63:14-0.24:190.16:514:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:555.311:173.54:09-0.15:160.26:524:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:525.05:090.06:150.26:534:47First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:193.512:524.66:140.27:140.26:544:47First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:253.61:544.37:210.28:110.16:554:46First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:343.82:584.18:300.39:050.16:564:46First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:394.13:573.99:380.29:560.06:574:46Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 5:22 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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