Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 12:34 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 6:50 am (3.1 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 - Dec 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:073.512:324.16:040.36:530.36:584:45First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:043.41:263.77:040.57:430.46:594:45First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:043.42:223.58:040.68:300.47:004:45First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:033.63:163.39:030.79:150.47:014:45Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:553.84:073.310:000.610:000.47:014:45Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:424.04:533.310:520.610:440.37:024:45Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:254.35:373.411:380.511:260.27:034:45Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:084.56:203.412:210.47:044:45Full Moon8Thu
9Fri6:494.77:023.512:080.11:010.37:054:45Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:314.87:443.512:490.01:400.27:064:45Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:134.98:273.61:290.02:210.27:064:45Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:544.99:093.62:11-0.13:020.27:074:45Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:364.99:533.62:530.03:440.17:084:46Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:194.810:393.73:380.04:290.17:094:46Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:034.611:293.74:280.15:160.17:094:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:514.45:230.26:050.17:104:46Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:233.812:434.16:220.26:560.07:114:47Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:224.01:413.97:250.27:49-0.17:114:47Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:244.22:423.78:300.28:45-0.27:124:48Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:274.53:443.69:360.19:41-0.47:124:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:274.84:443.610:41-0.110:39-0.57:134:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:245.15:403.611:41-0.211:35-0.77:134:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:195.36:353.612:37-0.47:144:49New Moon23Fri
24Sat7:125.37:273.712:29-0.81:29-0.57:144:50New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:035.38:193.71:20-0.92:17-0.57:154:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:525.19:083.72:10-0.83:04-0.57:154:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:394.99:573.62:59-0.73:50-0.37:154:52Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:244.510:443.63:49-0.44:36-0.27:164:53Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:084.211:323.54:39-0.25:21-0.17:164:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:533.85:310.16:060.17:164:54First Quarter30Fri
31Sat12:223.412:403.46:240.36:500.27:164:55First Quarter31Sat
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 9:42 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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