Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 6:10 pm (5.4 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 - Nov 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:025.46:234.612:11-0.16:275:05Full Moon1Thu
2Fri6:515.87:124.512:17-0.31:03-0.36:285:04Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:416.08:024.41:03-0.41:54-0.36:295:03Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:326.08:534.31:51-0.52:46-0.36:305:02Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:255.99:454.12:41-0.43:41-0.26:315:01Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:195.710:403.83:34-0.34:380.06:325:00Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:155.311:383.74:31-0.15:380.26:334:59Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:154.95:330.16:400.36:344:58Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:423.51:184.66:390.37:420.46:354:57Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:523.62:244.37:470.48:400.46:374:57Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:033.73:274.08:550.59:320.36:384:56Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:043.94:213.910:000.410:200.36:394:55Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:534.25:073.810:580.411:020.26:404:54Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:354.45:493.711:480.311:410.26:414:53Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:154.66:283.612:310.36:424:53New Moon15Thu
16Fri6:534.87:073.612:180.21:100.36:434:52New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:324.87:473.612:550.21:470.36:444:51New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:124.88:273.51:320.22:250.36:454:51New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:524.89:073.52:090.23:030.46:464:50Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:344.79:483.42:480.33:440.56:474:50Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:154.610:313.33:280.44:270.76:484:49Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:584.511:163.34:120.55:120.76:494:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:424.35:000.65:590.86:504:48First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:053.312:304.25:530.76:470.76:514:48First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:593.41:224.16:510.77:350.66:524:47First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:573.62:184.07:510.78:240.46:534:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:554.03:144.08:530.59:140.26:544:46Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed3:514.54:104.09:550.310:050.06:554:46Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:454.95:034.010:550.110:57-0.36:564:46Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:385.45:564.011:52-0.211:49-0.56:574:46Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 9:20 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 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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