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 1h 49m 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 - Mar 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:145.08:354.91:46-1.12:13-0.96:335:56Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:024.79:254.92:38-1.12:59-0.96:325:57Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:494.410:144.83:30-0.93:44-0.76:315:58Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:364.011:034.64:22-0.64:31-0.56:295:59Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:233.511:554.35:17-0.35:21-0.36:286:00Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:143.26:140.16:140.06:266:01Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:514.01:092.97:150.47:110.26:256:02Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:553.72:122.78:190.68:110.36:246:03Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:043.63:182.79:250.79:120.46:226:04Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:083.74:172.910:250.610:110.36:216:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:003.85:073.111:130.611:030.26:196:06Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:433.95:513.411:500.411:490.16:186:07Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:224.06:313.712:240.36:166:08Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:594.18:114.012:300.01:560.27:157:09New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:364.18:494.22:10-0.12:290.17:137:10New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:134.19:274.42:48-0.23:030.07:127:11New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:504.010:064.53:27-0.13:370.07:107:12New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:273.910:454.54:07-0.14:130.17:097:12Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:063.811:264.54:490.04:520.17:077:13Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:463.65:350.25:350.27:067:14Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:124.512:313.46:270.36:250.27:047:15First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:044.41:243.37:240.47:230.37:037:16First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:044.32:273.28:250.58:260.27:017:17First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:114.33:363.39:280.49:330.17:007:18First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:184.44:433.610:300.310:39-0.16:587:19Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:214.65:454.011:290.011:44-0.36:577:20Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:184.76:414.412:23-0.26:557:21Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:114.77:334.812:44-0.61:13-0.56:547:22Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:024.78:245.11:40-0.81:59-0.76:527:22Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:504.59:135.32:32-0.82:44-0.76:517:23Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:384.310:015.23:23-0.83:29-0.76:497:24Full Moon31Wed
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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