Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 11:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:064.23:264.09:070.19:29-0.26:584:45Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:074.54:243.910:120.110:23-0.36:594:45Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:024.75:183.811:13-0.111:15-0.47:004:45Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:534.96:083.812:07-0.27:014:45Full Moon4Thu
5Fri6:415.06:563.712:04-0.512:57-0.37:024:45Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:275.07:423.712:50-0.51:42-0.37:034:45Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:115.08:273.61:34-0.52:25-0.27:034:45Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:554.99:113.62:16-0.43:07-0.17:044:45Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:374.79:553.52:59-0.23:490.07:054:45Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:204.510:393.43:430.04:320.27:064:45Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:034.211:253.34:280.25:160.37:074:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:474.05:160.46:000.47:074:45Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:133.312:333.86:070.66:460.57:084:46Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:053.31:233.67:000.77:320.57:094:46Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:003.52:163.57:550.78:180.47:094:46Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:563.73:103.48:510.79:060.47:104:47Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:493.94:023.59:470.69:550.27:114:47Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:394.34:523.610:420.410:450.07:114:47Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:274.65:413.711:340.211:33-0.27:124:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:145.06:293.812:240.07:124:48New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:025.27:184.012:22-0.41:12-0.27:134:49New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:505.48:084.01:10-0.62:00-0.47:134:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:385.58:584.11:59-0.72:48-0.57:144:50New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:285.49:494.12:49-0.73:37-0.57:144:50Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:175.210:424.13:41-0.64:28-0.57:154:51Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:084.911:374.14:37-0.55:21-0.47:154:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:024.55:37-0.36:15-0.47:154:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:364.012:584.16:40-0.17:11-0.37:164:53First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:394.01:593.77:450.08:07-0.37:164:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:454.13:023.48:510.19:04-0.37:164:54Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed3:494.24:033.39:580.110:02-0.37:164:55Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 2:28 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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