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 : in 4h 30m at 11:19 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:034.212:324.46:040.46:350.66:078:11Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:464.01:224.56:480.47:320.76:088:10Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:353.72:194.67:390.48:330.76:098:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:343.53:224.78:340.39:380.76:098:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:393.54:274.99:350.210:440.56:108:07Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:453.55:305.210:380.011:480.36:118:06Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed5:483.76:305.411:41-0.26:128:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:474.07:255.612:470.112:42-0.46:138:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:434.38:185.61:40-0.11:39-0.66:148:03New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:374.59:085.52:29-0.32:33-0.66:148:02New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:294.79:575.33:15-0.43:26-0.66:158:00New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:204.810:434.94:00-0.44:18-0.46:167:59Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:094.811:294.54:45-0.35:11-0.26:177:58Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:584.75:30-0.16:050.16:187:57Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:154.112:474.66:160.17:010.46:197:56First Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:023.71:404.47:040.37:590.76:197:54First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:543.32:374.27:550.59:000.96:207:53First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:513.13:404.18:480.610:041.06:217:52First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:523.04:424.29:430.711:051.06:227:51Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue4:523.15:364.310:390.711:581.06:237:49Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed5:453.36:234.411:330.66:247:48Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:323.57:054.612:400.812:220.56:257:47Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:153.87:454.81:170.71:060.36:257:45Full Moon23Fri
24Sat7:574.08:234.81:510.51:480.26:267:44Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:374.39:014.92:250.42:290.26:277:42Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:174.59:384.82:590.33:090.26:287:41Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:574.710:164.73:340.33:510.26:297:40Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:384.810:554.54:100.24:350.36:307:38Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:204.911:364.24:490.35:230.46:307:37Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:064.95:310.36:160.66:317:35Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:214.012:574.96:190.47:140.76:327:34Third 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 2:44 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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