Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 10:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:06 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - May 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:324.34:064.09:420.310:020.36:077:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:334.45:054.410:380.111:050.06:067:53Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:314.56:014.811:33-0.16:057:54Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:264.66:545.212:05-0.212:26-0.46:047:55Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:194.77:475.51:03-0.51:17-0.66:027:56New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:124.78:395.71:58-0.72:07-0.76:017:57New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:044.69:315.82:51-0.82:56-0.86:007:58New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:564.410:225.63:44-0.83:47-0.75:597:59Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:484.211:145.44:37-0.64:38-0.55:588:00Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:404.05:31-0.45:32-0.35:588:00Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:075.012:343.76:27-0.26:290.05:578:01Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:014.61:313.57:240.07:290.25:568:02First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:584.22:323.48:210.28:300.45:558:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:583.93:363.59:160.39:320.55:548:04First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:583.74:353.610:080.410:320.55:538:05First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:533.75:253.810:550.411:270.55:528:06Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:413.66:084.111:390.45:528:06Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:253.76:494.312:160.412:190.35:518:07Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:063.77:294.51:000.312:580.25:508:08Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:473.88:094.71:400.21:360.25:498:09Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:283.88:494.82:190.22:140.25:498:10Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:093.89:294.92:580.12:520.25:488:11Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:503.810:104.93:370.23:320.25:488:11Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:323.710:514.94:180.24:130.35:478:12Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:143.711:344.85:010.34:560.35:468:13Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:593.75:470.35:450.45:468:14Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:194.712:473.76:350.36:380.55:458:14Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:094.61:413.87:270.37:370.55:458:15Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:044.42:403.98:200.38:380.45:448:16Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:034.33:424.29:140.19:410.35:448:16Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:044.34:424.610:080.010:450.15:448:17Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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