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 (tomorrow) : 12:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 29m at 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 - Oct 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:134.46:404.812:120.16:596:46Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:034.67:264.812:450.11:050.06:596:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:484.88:104.71:290.01:53-0.17:006:43New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:315.08:514.62:09-0.12:37-0.17:016:41New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:135.09:324.42:480.03:190.07:026:40New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:545.010:134.23:260.04:010.17:036:38Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:364.910:544.04:040.24:430.37:046:37Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:184.811:373.84:440.45:270.67:056:35Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:024.65:260.66:140.87:066:34Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:213.612:494.46:120.87:031.07:066:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:093.51:404.37:020.97:551.17:076:31First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:033.42:364.27:561.08:481.17:086:30First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:023.53:334.28:521.09:411.07:096:28First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:013.74:294.39:490.910:310.97:106:27Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:554.05:204.510:450.811:200.67:116:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:454.46:074.711:390.57:126:24Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:324.86:534.812:060.412:310.37:136:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:185.27:394.912:510.11:200.07:146:21Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:045.58:254.91:35-0.12:09-0.27:156:20Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:515.89:134.92:20-0.32:58-0.37:166:19Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:405.910:014.73:05-0.33:48-0.37:176:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:305.910:524.53:53-0.34:40-0.27:186:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:225.711:454.34:44-0.25:360.07:196:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:175.45:39-0.16:350.17:206:14Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:424.01:155.16:390.17:370.37:216:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:443.92:184.87:430.28:390.37:226:11Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:523.83:254.68:490.39:410.37:236:10Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:023.94:304.49:560.310:390.27:246:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:054.15:284.311:010.311:310.27:256:08Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:594.46:184.312:000.27:266:07Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:454.67:024.212:180.112:520.17:276:06Waning Crescent31Fri
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 9:20 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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