Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:05 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 6:37 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:114.910:273.73:320.34:180.57:286:05Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:524.811:083.64:100.45:000.67:296:03Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:344.611:513.54:510.55:440.77:306:02Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:174.511:373.54:360.75:310.86:315:01Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:044.45:250.86:200.96:325:00Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:283.412:554.36:200.97:100.86:335:00Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:253.61:514.27:180.88:010.76:344:59Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:243.82:484.28:170.78:520.56:354:58Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:224.23:434.39:180.69:430.36:364:57Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:164.64:364.410:170.310:340.06:374:56Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:085.15:284.511:140.011:24-0.36:384:55Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:595.56:194.512:09-0.26:394:54New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:505.87:104.512:14-0.51:03-0.46:404:54New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:426.08:024.51:04-0.61:55-0.56:414:53New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:346.08:554.31:54-0.72:48-0.56:424:52Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:275.99:494.22:46-0.73:41-0.46:434:52Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:215.610:444.03:40-0.54:37-0.26:454:51Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:165.211:413.84:37-0.35:35-0.16:464:50Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:124.75:380.06:330.16:474:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:433.71:124.36:420.27:310.26:484:49First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:493.72:144.07:480.38:260.26:494:49First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:563.83:153.78:540.49:190.26:504:48Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:563.94:093.69:570.410:070.26:514:48Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:454.14:573.510:540.410:510.26:524:47Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:284.35:393.511:420.311:320.16:534:47Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:084.56:203.512:240.36:544:47Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:484.67:003.612:120.11:030.26:554:46Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:274.77:413.612:500.01:400.26:564:46Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:074.88:223.61:280.02:170.26:574:46Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:484.89:033.52:060.12:550.36:584:45Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 9:51 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 90% 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 (90% 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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