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 50m 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 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:505.89:135.22:22-0.42:56-0.46:596:45Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:405.910:035.03:09-0.53:47-0.47:006:44Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:315.910:544.73:57-0.44:41-0.37:016:42Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:245.711:464.44:47-0.35:38-0.17:016:41Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:195.45:42-0.16:380.27:026:39Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:424.11:185.16:410.17:410.47:036:38Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:443.82:234.87:440.38:460.57:046:36Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:523.73:314.58:490.49:500.57:056:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:033.74:384.49:550.510:490.57:066:34Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:073.95:344.410:590.411:410.47:076:32Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:594.16:214.311:560.47:086:31Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:424.37:024.312:240.412:450.37:096:29Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:224.57:404.31:020.31:280.37:096:28New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:004.78:184.31:380.22:070.27:106:26New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:384.98:564.22:120.22:450.27:116:25New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:174.99:354.12:470.23:230.37:126:24New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:564.910:144.03:220.34:010.47:136:22Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:374.910:543.93:590.44:420.67:146:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:184.711:353.74:380.65:250.77:156:20Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:004.65:200.76:110.97:166:18Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:193.612:474.56:070.87:011.07:176:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:083.51:384.46:590.97:541.07:186:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:033.62:344.47:570.98:480.97:196:15First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:043.73:334.58:570.89:410.77:206:13First Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:044.04:314.69:580.610:340.47:216:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:014.55:254.710:590.411:260.27:226:11Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:554.96:184.811:570.17:236:10Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:475.47:094.912:17-0.112:53-0.27:246:09Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:385.88:004.91:07-0.41:47-0.47:256:08Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:296.08:514.81:56-0.62:40-0.57:266:06Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:216.19:434.62:45-0.73:32-0.57:276:05Full Moon31Thu
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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