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 3h 11m 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 - Dec 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:554.24:103.610:000.310:050.06:584:45Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:484.45:013.511:010.210:53-0.16:594:45Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:364.65:483.411:540.111:39-0.17:004:45Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:204.76:323.412:410.17:004:45New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:024.87:143.412:22-0.11:220.17:014:45New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:444.87:563.41:03-0.12:010.17:024:45New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:254.78:383.31:43-0.12:400.27:034:45New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:074.79:203.32:230.03:180.37:044:45Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:484.510:023.33:030.13:580.47:054:45Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:294.410:453.33:450.24:390.47:064:45Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:104.211:303.34:300.45:210.57:064:45Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:524.05:180.56:040.57:074:45First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:183.312:373.86:100.66:480.57:084:46First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:103.41:273.67:050.77:330.57:094:46First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:053.72:203.58:020.78:200.47:094:46First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:014.03:163.49:020.69:100.27:104:46Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:554.34:113.510:010.410:030.07:114:47Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:494.75:043.611:000.210:56-0.27:114:47Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:415.15:573.711:560.011:49-0.57:124:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:345.46:503.812:49-0.37:124:48Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:265.67:433.912:42-0.71:41-0.47:134:48Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:195.68:363.91:34-0.82:32-0.57:134:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:115.69:304.02:27-0.93:23-0.57:144:49Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:035.310:254.03:22-0.84:14-0.57:144:50Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:544.911:204.04:18-0.65:07-0.47:154:51Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:464.55:18-0.46:00-0.37:154:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:183.912:414.06:21-0.16:53-0.27:154:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:203.91:383.57:260.17:46-0.27:164:52Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:243.92:393.28:330.28:39-0.17:164:53Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:284.03:403.09:410.39:330.07:164:54Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:264.14:362.910:450.310:25-0.17:164:55Waning Crescent31Tue
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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