Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 1:17 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3m at 7:25 am (3.7 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 - Jul 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:523.910:225.63:46-0.13:38-0.45:468:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:444.011:125.44:35-0.24:32-0.35:468:27Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:374.15:25-0.25:29-0.25:478:27Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:035.112:324.26:16-0.26:290.05:478:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:544.71:294.37:07-0.17:320.15:488:27Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:484.22:304.47:58-0.18:380.35:498:26Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:463.83:334.58:500.09:450.45:498:26Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:473.44:354.69:430.010:520.45:508:26Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:493.25:334.710:380.111:570.45:508:25Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:463.16:264.811:330.15:518:25Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:393.17:154.812:540.312:260.15:528:25Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:273.28:014.81:430.31:150.05:528:24New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:133.38:454.82:260.32:010.05:538:24New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:573.49:274.83:040.32:440.05:548:23New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:393.510:074.73:410.33:250.15:548:23New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:213.610:464.64:170.34:060.25:558:22Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:033.611:244.44:530.44:490.35:568:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:443.75:300.45:330.55:568:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:024.212:273.86:070.56:200.75:578:21Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:423.91:113.86:450.67:100.85:588:20First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:243.61:593.97:260.68:030.95:598:19First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:113.42:524.18:100.79:000.95:598:19First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:053.33:494.38:580.69:590.96:008:18First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:043.24:474.59:520.511:000.86:018:17Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:023.35:434.910:490.46:028:16Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:593.46:385.212:000.611:46 AM0.16:038:16Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:543.67:315.512:560.412:43-0.16:038:15Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:473.98:225.71:470.11:38-0.36:048:14Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:404.29:135.72:36-0.12:31-0.56:058:13Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:334.410:035.63:23-0.33:24-0.66:068:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun10:254.610:525.44:10-0.44:19-0.56:078:11Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 10:21 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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