Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 03m at 11:19 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:10 pm (5.4 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 - Mar 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:433.711:054.04:26-0.14:390.06:335:57Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:253.411:513.85:110.15:220.26:315:58Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:093.25:590.46:070.36:305:59Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:403.712:593.06:500.66:570.56:296:00Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:353.61:542.97:440.77:500.56:276:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:353.62:533.08:410.78:460.56:266:02Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:343.83:513.29:370.79:420.36:246:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:284.04:443.410:300.510:370.16:236:04Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:174.26:333.812:190.37:217:05Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:044.57:204.112:28-0.11:050.07:207:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:494.78:064.51:17-0.31:48-0.27:187:06New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:334.88:524.82:05-0.52:31-0.47:177:07New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:184.89:385.02:52-0.73:14-0.57:157:08New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:044.710:265.13:40-0.73:58-0.67:147:09Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:504.511:155.14:30-0.64:45-0.57:137:10Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:394.35:23-0.55:35-0.47:117:11Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:074.912:303.96:19-0.36:30-0.37:107:12Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:024.71:273.67:19-0.17:29-0.27:087:13First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:044.52:303.48:230.18:31-0.17:077:14First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:114.33:393.39:280.19:370.07:057:15First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:214.24:473.410:340.110:43-0.17:047:16Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:254.25:483.611:350.111:46-0.27:027:16Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:214.26:413.912:28-0.17:017:17Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:104.37:274.112:42-0.31:14-0.26:597:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:544.28:104.31:31-0.41:54-0.26:587:19Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:354.28:514.42:16-0.42:32-0.36:567:20Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:154.19:314.52:57-0.43:08-0.26:557:21Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:544.010:114.53:37-0.33:45-0.16:537:22Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:333.910:524.44:16-0.24:220.06:527:23Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:133.711:334.34:570.05:010.26:507:24Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:533.55:400.35:420.36:497:25Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 2:44 pm — 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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