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 1h 14m at 1:15 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:12 am (3.9 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 - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:584.19:103.92:27-0.22:520.06:345:56New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:334.09:474.03:05-0.13:250.16:325:57Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:093.810:254.03:440.03:580.26:315:58Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:453.611:044.04:250.24:330.36:305:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:233.311:473.95:100.45:130.46:286:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:053.15:590.55:580.56:276:01First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:373.912:562.96:540.66:510.56:256:02First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:373.91:572.87:550.77:500.46:246:03First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:434.03:042.98:590.68:540.36:226:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:494.34:083.210:030.59:590.06:216:05Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:494.65:073.511:020.211:01-0.36:206:06Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:444.96:014.011:54-0.111:59-0.66:186:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:365.16:544.412:43-0.46:176:08Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:265.17:454.812:54-0.91:28-0.66:156:09Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:155.08:355.01:46-1.02:13-0.86:146:10Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:034.89:255.22:39-1.02:58-0.86:126:11Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:514.410:155.13:32-0.83:44-0.76:116:11Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:394.011:064.94:26-0.64:32-0.56:096:12Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:293.65:24-0.35:24-0.26:086:13Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:014.612:233.26:240.16:200.06:066:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:014.21:242.97:300.37:210.26:056:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:104.02:342.78:390.58:260.46:036:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:243.83:452.89:500.69:320.46:026:17Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:313.84:443.010:500.610:340.36:006:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:223.95:303.211:360.511:260.25:596:19Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:034.06:113.512:110.45:576:20Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:404.16:493.812:100.112:420.35:566:20New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:154.17:264.012:500.01:120.25:546:21New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:514.18:034.31:27-0.11:420.15:536:22New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:274.08:404.42:04-0.12:140.15:516:23New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:033.99:174.52:420.02:460.25:506:24Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:13 am — 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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