Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 8:03 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:405.36:573.912:540.06:584:45Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:295.57:463.912:46-0.41:43-0.26:594:45Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:195.68:373.91:35-0.52:33-0.27:004:45Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:105.69:293.92:25-0.53:24-0.27:014:45Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:025.510:233.83:17-0.54:17-0.27:024:45Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:555.211:193.84:13-0.45:11-0.17:034:45Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:494.85:14-0.26:07-0.17:044:45Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:193.812:464.46:180.07:02-0.17:044:45Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:233.91:464.07:240.17:56-0.17:054:45Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:294.02:473.68:320.28:50-0.17:064:45Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:334.23:473.49:390.29:43-0.17:074:45Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:304.44:433.310:440.210:34-0.17:084:45Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:214.55:323.211:410.111:23-0.27:084:46Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:074.66:183.212:300.17:094:46New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:514.77:023.212:08-0.21:130.07:104:46New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:344.77:453.212:51-0.21:530.07:104:47New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:164.78:273.31:33-0.22:310.17:114:47New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:574.69:093.32:13-0.23:090.27:114:47Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:384.59:513.32:54-0.13:480.27:124:48Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:184.310:333.33:350.14:270.37:134:48Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:574.111:173.34:180.25:070.47:134:49Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:383.95:050.45:480.47:144:49First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:033.312:213.75:550.56:300.47:144:50First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:523.41:083.56:490.67:140.47:144:50First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:463.62:003.37:450.78:010.37:154:51First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:423.82:563.28:440.68:510.27:154:52Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:384.13:523.29:440.59:440.07:164:52Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:334.54:473.310:440.310:38-0.27:164:53Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:264.95:413.411:410.111:33-0.47:164:54Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:195.26:343.612:35-0.27:164:54Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:125.47:273.712:26-0.71:26-0.47:174:55Full 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 11:13 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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