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 : 11:19 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 5:28 am (3.5 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 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:033.62:474.98:020.59:090.76:586:47Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:133.63:564.89:090.410:130.66:596:45Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:243.85:014.910:170.311:110.47:006:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:274.25:584.911:220.27:006:42Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:224.66:494.912:040.212:230.07:016:41Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:124.97:364.812:510.01:17-0.17:026:39New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:595.28:214.61:35-0.12:07-0.27:036:38New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:445.39:044.42:16-0.22:53-0.27:046:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:285.39:474.22:56-0.13:380.07:056:35New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:115.210:294.03:360.04:230.27:066:34Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:555.011:123.74:170.25:080.47:076:32Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:404.811:563.55:000.45:560.77:086:31Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:274.55:460.66:470.97:086:29First Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:443.31:184.36:360.87:411.17:096:28First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:373.22:144.17:310.98:361.27:106:27First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:363.23:144.18:281.09:281.17:116:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:383.44:114.19:261.010:171.07:126:24First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:353.65:024.210:230.911:020.97:136:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:254.05:474.311:170.711:440.77:146:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:104.46:304.412:070.67:156:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:534.87:134.512:250.412:550.47:166:19Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:365.17:554.51:050.21:410.27:176:17Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:195.48:384.51:460.12:270.17:186:16Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:045.69:234.42:280.03:130.07:196:15Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:505.710:104.23:11-0.14:010.17:206:14Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:395.710:594.13:57-0.14:530.27:216:12Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:315.510:513.93:470.04:490.36:225:11Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:265.311:493.74:430.15:480.46:235:10Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:265.05:450.36:500.56:245:09Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:533.71:304.76:510.47:510.46:255:08Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:033.72:374.57:590.48:500.36:265:07Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:23 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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