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 6h 01m 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:354.74:59-0.55:51-0.37:174:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:033.712:294.36:02-0.26:45-0.37:174:56Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:053.71:263.87:060.07:38-0.27:174:57Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:093.82:253.48:130.18:30-0.17:174:58Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:133.93:263.19:200.29:22-0.17:174:58Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:124.04:223.010:260.210:13-0.17:174:59Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:044.15:132.911:250.211:02-0.17:175:00Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:504.25:592.912:150.17:175:01Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:344.36:422.912:570.17:175:02New Moon9Fri
10Sat7:164.47:243.012:32-0.21:350.17:175:03New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:574.48:063.11:13-0.22:110.17:175:04New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:384.48:473.11:53-0.22:480.17:175:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:174.49:283.22:32-0.23:240.27:165:06Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:564.310:093.23:12-0.14:010.27:165:07Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:344.110:503.23:530.04:390.37:165:08Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:123.911:333.34:370.25:180.37:165:09Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:523.75:250.35:590.37:155:10First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:193.412:363.56:170.46:420.37:155:11First Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:103.51:273.37:130.57:290.27:155:12First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:073.72:243.18:140.58:210.27:145:13First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:074.03:253.19:170.49:170.07:145:14Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu4:074.44:243.110:210.210:15-0.27:135:15Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:054.75:223.311:220.011:14-0.57:135:16Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:015.16:183.512:19-0.37:125:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun6:565.37:133.712:10-0.81:12-0.57:115:18Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:505.58:073.81:05-1.02:03-0.67:115:20Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:425.49:004.01:59-1.12:52-0.77:105:21Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:325.29:524.12:52-1.13:40-0.77:095:22Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:224.910:454.13:47-0.94:29-0.77:095:23Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:114.411:384.14:43-0.75:18-0.57:085:24Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:003.95:42-0.46:08-0.47:075:25Third Quarter31Sat
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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