Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 40m at 4:25 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:554.89:123.72:150.13:020.26:594:45Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:364.89:543.62:550.23:430.36:594:45Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:174.710:373.53:360.34:260.47:004:45Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:004.611:233.54:210.45:130.47:014:45Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:464.45:120.46:020.47:024:45First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:143.612:364.36:070.56:530.37:034:45First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:103.71:334.27:070.57:460.27:044:45First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:113.92:324.18:090.48:400.07:054:45First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:124.33:324.19:130.29:35-0.27:054:45Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:114.74:304.110:160.010:30-0.47:064:45Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:075.15:264.211:17-0.311:24-0.77:074:45Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:015.46:204.212:14-0.57:084:46Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:555.67:144.212:17-0.91:09-0.77:084:46Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:475.78:074.11:09-1.02:01-0.77:094:46Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:395.69:004.02:00-1.02:52-0.77:104:46Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:305.49:523.92:51-0.93:44-0.67:104:47Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:215.110:443.73:43-0.74:36-0.47:114:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:114.711:373.64:38-0.45:29-0.27:124:47Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:024.25:34-0.16:21-0.17:124:48Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:323.412:543.86:320.17:130.17:134:48Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:313.41:493.57:320.38:030.27:134:49Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:313.42:463.38:310.58:520.27:144:49Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:293.53:403.29:310.59:390.27:144:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:203.74:293.210:260.510:250.27:154:50Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:054.05:163.211:160.411:090.17:154:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:484.25:593.312:000.37:154:52Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:304.46:423.412:410.27:164:52New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:114.57:253.512:32-0.11:200.17:164:53New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:524.78:073.61:12-0.21:590.07:164:54New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:334.78:493.61:52-0.22:380.07:164:55New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:144.79:313.62:33-0.23:190.07:174:55Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:21 am — 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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