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 5h 32m 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 - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:133.71:564.87:130.48:170.86:337:32Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:143.53:034.98:140.49:230.86:347:31Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:233.54:114.99:190.310:290.66:357:30Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:323.65:175.110:260.211:320.46:357:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:373.96:155.211:310.06:367:27Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:354.37:095.312:280.212:32-0.26:377:25Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:284.67:585.31:18-0.11:28-0.46:387:24New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:194.98:455.22:03-0.22:20-0.46:397:22New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:075.19:314.92:46-0.33:10-0.46:397:21New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:545.210:154.63:28-0.33:58-0.26:407:19Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:405.110:594.34:10-0.24:470.06:417:18Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:255.011:433.94:520.15:360.36:427:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:124.75:360.36:280.66:437:14Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:283.61:014.56:230.57:230.96:447:13First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:173.31:564.37:140.78:211.16:447:11First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:133.22:584.18:100.99:211.26:457:10First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:153.14:014.19:070.910:191.26:467:08First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:173.24:584.210:050.911:111.16:477:07Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:133.55:474.411:010.811:540.96:487:05Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:013.86:304.611:520.66:497:04Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:454.17:104.712:330.712:380.56:497:02Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:264.57:494.81:090.61:220.36:507:01Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:074.88:284.81:450.42:050.26:516:59Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:475.19:084.72:220.22:480.26:526:58Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:295.39:484.62:590.23:310.26:536:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:115.410:314.43:380.14:170.26:546:55Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:575.411:154.24:190.25:070.46:546:53Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:465.35:050.36:010.56:556:51Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:043.912:405.25:580.37:010.66:566:50Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:593.71:405.06:570.48:040.76:576:48Third Quarter30Mon
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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