Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 47m at 1:45 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:33 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:174.65:293.211:360.011:23-0.47:174:56Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:094.76:203.212:29-0.17:174:56New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:584.77:083.312:14-0.51:16-0.27:174:57New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:434.77:543.41:01-0.61:58-0.27:174:58New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:264.68:383.41:46-0.52:37-0.27:174:59New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:074.59:213.42:29-0.53:16-0.17:175:00Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:474.310:033.53:11-0.33:54-0.17:175:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:274.110:463.43:54-0.14:320.17:175:02Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:073.811:303.44:380.15:120.27:175:03Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:483.65:260.35:520.37:175:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:163.412:323.36:150.56:350.37:175:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:063.51:203.17:080.67:210.47:165:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:013.52:143.08:040.78:100.37:165:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:583.73:112.99:020.79:030.27:165:07Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:554.04:073.010:010.59:570.17:165:08Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:484.35:003.210:580.410:51-0.17:155:09Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:394.65:523.411:500.111:44-0.47:155:11Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:284.96:423.612:39-0.17:145:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:175.17:323.912:35-0.61:26-0.47:145:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:055.28:224.11:25-0.82:12-0.67:145:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:525.29:124.32:15-0.92:58-0.77:135:15Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:405.010:034.43:06-0.93:44-0.77:135:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:284.710:544.44:00-0.84:32-0.77:125:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:174.311:494.34:56-0.65:23-0.67:115:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:093.85:56-0.36:15-0.57:115:19Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:474.21:053.46:59-0.17:11-0.47:105:20Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:514.12:083.18:060.18:09-0.37:095:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:594.13:142.99:150.29:10-0.27:095:22Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:064.14:182.910:240.210:12-0.27:085:23Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:064.25:162.911:260.111:09-0.37:075:25Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:584.26:063.112:170.07:065:26Waning Crescent31Mon
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 4:39 am — 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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