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 : in 49m at 1:17 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:04 pm (5.7 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 - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:404.16:443.312:480.36:335:57Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:164.27:233.612:39-0.11:190.26:325:58Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:524.28:013.81:18-0.21:490.16:305:59Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:274.28:394.01:56-0.22:200.16:296:00Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:034.19:164.12:34-0.22:530.16:276:01Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:383.99:544.23:13-0.13:260.16:266:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:143.710:334.23:540.04:010.26:256:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:523.511:154.24:390.24:410.26:236:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:343.35:280.35:260.36:226:04Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:054.212:233.16:240.56:200.36:206:05Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:044.21:243.07:260.67:220.36:196:06Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:114.22:333.08:320.58:280.26:176:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:214.43:433.29:380.49:36-0.16:166:08Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:264.64:463.510:400.210:41-0.36:146:09Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:254.85:444.011:35-0.111:42-0.66:136:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:195.06:374.412:25-0.46:116:11New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:095.07:294.812:39-0.81:11-0.66:106:12New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:584.98:185.01:32-0.91:55-0.76:086:13New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:454.69:075.12:23-0.92:39-0.76:076:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:314.39:545.03:14-0.83:23-0.66:056:15Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:173.910:424.84:06-0.54:08-0.46:046:16Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:043.511:324.54:59-0.24:56-0.16:026:16Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:533.15:550.15:480.26:016:17First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:264.112:462.96:540.46:440.45:596:18First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:273.81:482.77:570.77:450.55:586:19First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:363.72:552.79:030.88:470.55:566:20First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:443.73:582.910:040.89:480.55:556:21Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:403.84:503.110:520.710:430.45:536:22Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:243.95:333.511:300.611:310.35:526:23Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:034.06:143.812:040.45:506:24Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:414.16:534.112:140.112:360.35:496:24Full Moon31Thu
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 4:40 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 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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