Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:05 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 7:50 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:124.39:344.92:580.43:010.26:337:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:514.510:124.83:320.33:420.26:337:32Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:314.610:504.64:080.34:250.36:347:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:124.711:304.44:450.45:110.46:357:29Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:554.85:250.46:020.56:367:27Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:134.112:434.86:100.56:580.76:377:26Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:023.81:394.87:000.57:590.76:377:24Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:593.62:424.87:570.59:040.86:387:23Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:053.53:514.99:000.510:110.76:397:21Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:143.54:585.110:060.311:160.56:407:20Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:203.75:595.311:110.16:417:18Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:204.06:555.412:160.312:14-0.16:427:17Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:154.47:475.51:090.11:12-0.36:427:15New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:074.78:365.41:56-0.12:05-0.46:437:13New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:564.99:235.22:41-0.32:56-0.46:447:12New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:445.110:084.93:23-0.33:46-0.36:457:10Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:315.110:534.54:05-0.24:35-0.16:467:09Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:165.011:374.14:470.05:260.26:477:07Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:034.85:310.26:180.56:477:06Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:223.812:514.66:160.57:130.76:487:04First Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:113.41:444.47:050.78:111.06:497:03First Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:053.22:444.27:590.99:121.16:507:01First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:063.13:484.18:561.010:131.16:517:00First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:103.14:494.29:551.011:091.16:526:58Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu5:083.35:414.410:510.911:551.06:526:57Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:573.66:254.611:440.76:536:55Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:403.97:064.712:340.812:310.66:546:54Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:214.26:454.81:100.612:150.45:555:52Full Moon28Sun
29Mon7:024.67:244.912:450.512:570.35:565:50Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:424.88:034.81:200.31:390.25:575:49Full Moon30Tue
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 10:57 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 2% 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 (2% 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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