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 3h 01m 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 - Jun 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:034.35:395.011:04-0.211:48-0.15:438:18Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:014.36:345.311:58-0.45:438:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:564.37:285.612:47-0.312:52-0.65:438:19New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:504.38:205.71:43-0.51:44-0.75:428:20New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:434.29:135.72:36-0.62:35-0.75:428:20New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:364.110:045.53:28-0.63:26-0.65:428:21New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:284.010:545.34:19-0.54:17-0.55:428:21Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:193.911:434.95:10-0.35:09-0.25:428:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:103.76:02-0.26:030.05:428:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:334.61:033.66:530.06:590.35:428:23First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:234.21:573.67:440.27:560.55:418:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:163.92:543.68:320.38:540.65:418:24First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:103.63:513.79:200.49:510.75:418:24First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:053.54:443.910:060.410:470.75:418:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:563.45:314.110:510.411:390.65:428:25Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:453.46:164.311:360.45:428:25Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:303.56:594.612:270.512:190.35:428:26Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:143.67:414.81:110.41:020.25:428:26Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:583.78:234.91:520.31:440.15:428:26Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:413.89:055.02:330.22:250.15:428:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:243.89:475.13:140.23:070.15:428:27Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:083.910:305.13:550.13:510.15:438:27Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:523.911:135.04:390.14:370.15:438:27Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:383.911:594.95:240.15:260.25:438:27Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:274.06:120.16:210.35:448:27Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:474.71:204.17:020.17:190.35:448:27Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:404.42:184.27:540.08:210.35:448:27Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:374.23:204.48:470.09:240.35:458:27Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:394.04:224.79:42-0.110:290.25:458:27Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:403.95:215.010:39-0.211:330.05:468:27Waning Crescent30Thu
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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