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 6h 22m 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 - Dec 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:284.79:443.52:450.23:350.46:594:45Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:084.610:263.53:260.34:160.46:594:45Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:494.511:103.54:090.44:590.57:004:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:324.311:583.54:570.55:450.57:014:45Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:184.25:500.66:320.47:024:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:503.61:104.06:470.67:220.37:034:45Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:483.92:073.97:470.58:130.27:044:45Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:484.23:063.98:490.49:060.07:054:45Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:464.64:043.99:520.210:01-0.27:054:45Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:435.05:013.910:530.010:56-0.57:064:45Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:385.45:564.011:52-0.311:51-0.77:074:45Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:325.66:504.112:47-0.57:084:46New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:265.77:444.112:45-0.91:40-0.67:084:46New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:195.78:384.11:37-1.02:32-0.77:094:46New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:115.69:324.02:30-0.93:24-0.67:104:46Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:035.310:253.93:24-0.84:16-0.57:104:47Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:544.911:203.84:19-0.65:08-0.47:114:47Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:454.45:17-0.36:01-0.27:124:47First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:163.712:383.96:170.06:53-0.17:124:48First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:153.61:333.57:190.27:450.17:134:48First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:163.62:303.28:220.48:350.17:134:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:173.73:273.19:240.59:240.27:144:49Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:113.84:193.010:240.510:120.27:144:50Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:594.05:073.011:160.410:580.17:154:50Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:434.25:513.112:010.37:154:51Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:244.36:343.212:400.37:154:52Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:054.57:163.312:24-0.11:170.27:164:52Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:464.67:583.41:04-0.11:540.17:164:53Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:264.68:393.51:44-0.22:310.17:164:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:054.69:203.52:24-0.13:090.17:164:54Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:444.510:013.63:04-0.13:480.17:174:55Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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