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 5h 15m 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 - Feb 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:244.16:283.112:390.27:065:26Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:034.27:093.312:22-0.21:130.17:055:27New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:414.37:503.51:03-0.31:460.17:045:29New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:194.38:303.61:41-0.32:190.07:035:30New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:554.39:093.72:20-0.32:520.07:035:31New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:314.29:473.82:59-0.23:270.07:025:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:084.010:273.93:39-0.14:030.07:015:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:453.811:083.94:230.14:410.17:005:34Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:253.611:544.05:100.25:230.16:595:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:103.36:020.36:110.16:585:36First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:474.01:033.27:000.47:050.16:575:37First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:484.12:063.18:030.48:050.06:555:38First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:554.23:133.19:090.39:09-0.26:545:39Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:004.54:183.310:140.110:13-0.46:535:40Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:014.85:183.611:14-0.111:16-0.76:525:42Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:585.06:153.912:09-0.46:515:43Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:525.17:104.312:14-0.91:00-0.76:505:44Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:435.18:024.51:09-1.11:47-0.86:495:45Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:325.08:534.72:02-1.22:33-0.96:475:46Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:204.79:424.72:53-1.13:18-0.96:465:47Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:064.310:314.63:45-0.84:04-0.76:455:48Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:523.911:214.44:38-0.54:51-0.56:445:49Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:403.55:33-0.25:41-0.26:425:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:134.112:303.16:310.16:330.06:415:51Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:103.81:262.87:310.47:280.26:405:52Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:133.62:282.78:350.68:260.36:385:53Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:213.63:322.79:400.69:260.36:375:54Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:223.64:292.810:390.610:230.26:365:55Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:123.85:183.111:260.511:130.16:345:56Waning Crescent29Sat
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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