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 4h 58m 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 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:374.12:003.17:550.18:01-0.16:325:57Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:454.03:083.09:030.29:030.06:315:58Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:543.94:123.010:100.310:050.06:305:59Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:534.05:073.111:090.211:02-0.16:286:00Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:434.05:543.311:570.111:51-0.16:276:01Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:264.16:353.512:360.16:256:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:054.27:153.712:34-0.21:100.06:246:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:434.27:543.91:14-0.31:440.06:226:04New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:204.28:334.01:52-0.32:170.06:216:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:574.29:124.12:30-0.22:510.06:196:06New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:354.19:504.13:08-0.13:260.16:186:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:123.911:294.14:480.05:020.27:177:08Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:503.75:300.25:410.37:157:09Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:104.112:313.56:150.46:240.47:147:09Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:554.01:163.37:050.57:120.57:127:10First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:464.02:093.28:000.68:060.57:117:11First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:454.03:093.28:580.69:050.47:097:12First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:484.24:133.49:590.510:070.27:087:13First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:504.45:133.710:590.311:08-0.17:067:14Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:494.76:104.011:570.07:057:15Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:444.97:054.412:08-0.412:50-0.37:037:16Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:365.17:574.81:05-0.71:40-0.67:027:17Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:275.28:495.12:00-0.92:28-0.87:007:18Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:185.19:405.32:52-1.03:15-0.96:597:19Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:074.910:315.33:45-1.04:03-0.86:577:19Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:574.611:225.14:38-0.94:52-0.76:567:20Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:474.25:33-0.65:43-0.56:547:21Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:144.912:393.86:30-0.36:38-0.26:537:22Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:094.51:353.47:300.07:350.06:517:23Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:104.22:373.28:330.28:360.26:507:24Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:154.03:443.19:370.49:390.36:487:25Third Quarter31Fri
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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