Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 7:08 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:583.89:235.12:55-0.32:47-0.35:438:18Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:443.710:074.93:38-0.23:31-0.25:438:19Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:283.610:514.84:22-0.14:140.05:438:19Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:133.611:344.65:050.14:590.25:428:20Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:583.55:490.25:450.45:428:21Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:184.312:443.46:340.46:350.65:428:21Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:044.11:343.47:190.57:260.75:428:22Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:523.92:263.58:050.68:200.85:428:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:443.73:213.68:510.69:150.85:428:23Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:373.64:143.99:370.610:100.85:428:23Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:303.65:054.210:240.511:050.65:428:24Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:213.75:534.511:120.311:580.55:428:24Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:093.86:404.912:000.25:428:24Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:573.97:265.212:490.212:480.05:428:25Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:464.08:145.41:380.01:35-0.25:428:25New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:344.19:025.62:26-0.12:23-0.35:428:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:244.29:515.63:14-0.33:12-0.45:428:26New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:144.210:415.64:03-0.34:02-0.45:428:26Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:064.211:315.44:53-0.34:56-0.35:428:26Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:004.25:46-0.35:53-0.25:438:27Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:245.112:564.26:39-0.26:530.05:438:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:184.71:554.27:34-0.27:570.15:438:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:164.32:594.28:30-0.19:010.25:438:27First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:184.04:024.49:25-0.110:070.25:448:27First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:193.85:034.510:20-0.111:120.25:448:27Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:183.65:584.711:14-0.15:448:27Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:123.66:474.812:130.112:06-0.25:458:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:023.67:344.91:060.012:55-0.25:458:27Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:503.68:184.91:540.01:41-0.25:468:27Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:353.69:014.92:370.02:25-0.25:468:27Full Moon30Thu
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 10:18 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 5% 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 Crescent (5% 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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