Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 1:18 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:255.09:474.52:52-1.13:28-0.97:055:27Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:134.710:394.53:46-0.94:15-0.87:055:28Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:014.211:314.44:42-0.75:04-0.67:045:29Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:503.75:40-0.45:55-0.47:035:30Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:264.112:433.26:40-0.16:48-0.27:025:31Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:263.91:412.97:440.27:430.07:015:32Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:313.82:452.78:520.48:420.17:005:34Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:403.73:492.610:010.59:410.16:595:35Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:413.84:462.711:040.410:380.06:585:36Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:323.95:342.911:520.411:29-0.16:575:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:154.06:183.112:300.36:565:38Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:544.16:593.312:13-0.21:030.26:555:39New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:314.27:393.512:54-0.21:350.16:545:40New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:074.28:183.71:33-0.32:060.06:525:41New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:444.28:573.82:11-0.32:390.06:515:42New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:194.19:353.92:49-0.23:120.06:505:43Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:553.910:134.03:29-0.13:470.06:495:44Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:323.710:534.04:100.14:240.16:485:45Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:103.511:374.04:560.25:050.26:475:46Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:533.35:460.35:510.26:455:47First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:284.012:443.16:420.56:450.26:445:48First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:274.11:453.07:440.57:450.16:435:49First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:344.22:533.18:490.48:490.06:415:50First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:414.43:593.39:540.39:54-0.36:405:51Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:434.75:013.610:550.010:58-0.56:395:52Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:404.95:584.011:50-0.311:57-0.86:375:53Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:345.16:524.412:41-0.66:365:54Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:255.17:444.712:53-1.01:28-0.86:355:55Full Moon28Sun
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 4:40 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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