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 1h 27m 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 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:485.510:104.03:08-0.74:02-0.46:594:45Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:405.111:043.84:02-0.54:56-0.26:594:45Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:314.711:593.64:59-0.25:50-0.17:004:45Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:244.25:580.16:440.17:014:45Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:583.51:203.86:580.37:370.27:024:45Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:593.52:173.68:000.58:270.37:034:45Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:003.63:133.49:010.59:160.37:044:45Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:553.84:053.310:000.510:020.37:054:45Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:434.04:523.310:530.510:460.27:054:45Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:264.25:363.411:390.411:280.17:064:45Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:074.46:183.412:200.37:074:45New Moon11Wed
12Thu6:484.67:003.512:090.012:590.27:084:45New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:294.77:423.612:490.01:370.27:084:46New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:094.88:243.61:29-0.12:160.17:094:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:504.89:053.62:08-0.12:550.17:104:46New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:304.79:473.62:490.03:360.17:104:47Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:114.710:313.63:320.04:190.27:114:47Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:534.511:173.74:180.15:040.17:124:47Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:384.35:100.25:510.17:124:48First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:083.812:284.16:060.36:410.17:134:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:043.91:243.97:060.37:340.07:134:49First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:054.12:243.88:100.28:29-0.27:144:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:084.43:263.79:140.19:26-0.47:144:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:094.74:263.710:19-0.110:23-0.57:144:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:075.05:243.811:20-0.311:20-0.77:154:51Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:025.36:193.812:18-0.57:154:52Full Moon26Thu
27Fri6:565.47:143.912:16-0.91:11-0.67:164:52Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:495.48:073.91:09-1.02:02-0.77:164:53Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:405.38:583.92:00-1.02:51-0.77:164:54Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:295.19:493.92:51-0.93:39-0.67:164:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:164.710:403.83:42-0.74:27-0.47:164:55Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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