Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 48m at 11:49 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:244.011:554.15:06-0.15:28-0.27:055:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:143.76:020.06:20-0.27:045:28Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:514.21:103.57:030.17:15-0.27:035:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:544.22:133.38:070.28:16-0.27:035:31Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:004.33:203.39:130.19:18-0.47:025:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:064.54:243.410:190.010:22-0.57:015:33Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:074.75:253.611:21-0.311:23-0.77:005:34Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:044.96:213.812:16-0.56:595:35New Moon8Fri
9Sat6:574.97:144.012:20-0.91:06-0.66:585:36New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:464.98:044.21:12-1.01:53-0.76:575:37New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:334.88:524.22:02-1.02:37-0.86:555:38New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:184.59:384.22:51-0.93:19-0.76:545:39Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:024.210:244.13:38-0.74:02-0.56:535:40Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:443.911:094.04:26-0.44:45-0.36:525:41Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:283.511:563.85:15-0.15:30-0.16:515:42Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:133.26:060.26:160.16:505:43First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:473.61:033.06:590.47:050.36:495:45First Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:433.51:582.87:550.67:580.36:475:46First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:443.52:582.88:530.78:530.46:465:47First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:443.63:552.99:510.79:480.36:455:48Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu4:383.84:483.110:440.610:410.26:445:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:254.05:363.411:310.411:300.06:425:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:094.26:213.612:120.26:415:51Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:514.47:043.912:15-0.212:510.06:405:52Full Moon24Sun
25Mon7:324.57:464.212:59-0.31:30-0.16:385:53Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:134.68:294.41:42-0.42:09-0.36:375:54Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:534.69:124.62:26-0.52:48-0.36:365:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:354.49:574.63:11-0.53:30-0.46:345:56Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 3:13 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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