Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 11m at 12:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:594.26:254.811:510.56:586:47Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:454.67:095.012:260.512:420.26:596:45Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:305.17:535.01:080.21:320.07:006:44Full Moon3Wed
4Thu8:165.58:384.91:500.02:21-0.27:016:42Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:035.79:254.82:32-0.23:10-0.27:016:41Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:515.910:124.63:15-0.24:00-0.27:026:39Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:415.811:014.34:01-0.24:540.07:036:38Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:335.711:544.04:51-0.15:510.27:046:36Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:305.45:460.16:530.47:056:35Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:513.71:325.16:470.37:590.67:066:33Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:563.52:404.87:530.49:060.67:076:32Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:083.53:514.69:020.510:100.67:086:30Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:223.64:574.510:110.511:080.57:096:29Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:253.95:514.511:160.411:570.47:106:28Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:164.26:374.412:140.37:116:26Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:594.57:184.312:390.31:040.27:116:25Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:394.77:574.21:160.21:480.27:126:24New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:184.98:364.11:510.22:290.27:136:22New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:575.09:144.02:260.23:070.27:146:21New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:365.09:533.93:010.23:460.37:156:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:164.910:333.73:370.44:260.57:166:18Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:574.811:133.54:150.55:080.77:176:17Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:404.611:563.44:550.65:530.97:186:16Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:264.45:400.86:431.07:196:15Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:433.31:164.36:300.97:351.17:206:13First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:363.22:104.27:251.08:281.17:216:12First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:353.33:074.28:241.09:191.07:226:11First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:363.53:044.38:240.99:090.86:235:10First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:333.93:574.49:240.79:570.56:245:09Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:254.44:474.510:220.410:440.36:255:07Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:144.95:354.611:180.211:300.06:265:06Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:29 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 11% 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 Waning Crescent (11% 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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