Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 1:07 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:183.81:412.87:460.77:360.65:486:25Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:233.72:462.88:490.88:370.65:466:26Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:293.73:482.99:480.89:370.65:456:27Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:263.84:403.210:380.710:320.55:436:28Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:133.95:253.511:190.611:210.35:426:29Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:544.06:073.811:550.55:406:30Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:334.16:474.112:050.212:290.35:396:30New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:114.27:264.412:470.01:030.25:386:31New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:494.28:054.71:27-0.11:380.15:366:32New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:284.18:444.82:07-0.12:130.15:356:33New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:074.09:254.92:49-0.12:500.15:336:34Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:473.810:084.93:330.03:300.15:326:35Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:303.610:554.84:210.14:150.25:306:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:183.411:474.75:140.35:070.35:296:37Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:123.36:120.46:060.35:286:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:484.61:153.27:140.57:110.35:266:38First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:554.52:253.38:170.48:190.25:256:39First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:044.53:343.69:200.39:270.15:246:40Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:084.54:364.010:180.110:33-0.15:226:41Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:064.65:314.411:11-0.111:34-0.35:216:42Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:584.66:214.811:59-0.35:206:43Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:474.57:105.112:29-0.512:43-0.45:186:44Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:344.37:565.21:20-0.61:26-0.55:176:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:204.18:425.22:09-0.52:08-0.45:166:46Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:053.910:275.13:56-0.43:51-0.36:147:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:503.611:124.94:43-0.24:34-0.16:137:47Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:343.411:594.65:310.15:200.26:127:48Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:213.26:220.36:090.46:117:49Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:484.21:113.07:140.67:020.66:107:50Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:414.02:062.98:080.87:590.76:087:51Third Quarter30Fri
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 4:28 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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