Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:19 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 5:53 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:554.310:165.03:38-0.73:47-0.66:487:25Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:404.111:024.84:25-0.54:31-0.46:467:26Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:243.811:484.55:13-0.35:17-0.16:457:27Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:093.56:020.06:040.16:437:28Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:354.212:573.36:520.36:540.36:427:29First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:264.01:493.17:450.57:470.56:407:30First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:213.82:463.18:390.78:430.66:397:30First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:203.73:463.19:320.79:400.66:387:31First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:193.74:433.310:240.710:370.66:367:32Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:133.85:343.611:130.611:300.56:357:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:003.96:194.011:570.56:337:34Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:444.17:034.312:190.312:390.36:327:35Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:264.27:454.61:040.11:190.26:307:36Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:084.38:264.81:480.01:580.06:297:37Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:494.39:095.02:31-0.22:38-0.16:287:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:324.39:525.23:14-0.23:19-0.16:267:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:154.210:375.23:59-0.24:03-0.16:257:39Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:014.111:255.14:47-0.14:49-0.16:247:40Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:493.95:380.05:410.06:227:41Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:155.012:413.86:320.16:370.16:217:42Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:114.81:403.77:300.17:390.16:207:43Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:124.62:443.78:300.28:430.26:187:44Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:174.43:513.99:300.19:500.16:177:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:224.34:554.110:290.010:550.06:167:46Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:224.35:534.411:26-0.111:58-0.26:147:47Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:184.36:464.712:18-0.36:137:48Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:094.37:355.012:55-0.31:07-0.46:127:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:574.28:215.11:47-0.41:52-0.46:117:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:444.19:075.12:34-0.52:36-0.46:107:50New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:294.09:515.03:20-0.43:18-0.36:097:51New Moon30Wed
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 9:06 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 84% 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 (84% 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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