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 5h 44m 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 - Jan 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:564.710:143.63:16-0.14:030.07:174:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:384.611:003.64:01-0.14:480.07:174:57Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:234.411:503.74:510.05:350.07:174:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:114.25:460.16:250.07:174:59First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:453.81:064.06:460.17:18-0.17:174:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:453.92:053.87:490.18:13-0.27:175:00First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:484.23:083.78:540.19:10-0.47:175:01Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:514.54:093.69:59-0.110:08-0.57:175:02Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:504.85:083.611:03-0.311:05-0.77:175:03Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:475.06:043.712:02-0.57:175:04Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:415.26:593.812:01-0.912:56-0.67:165:05Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:345.27:513.812:54-1.01:47-0.77:165:06Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:245.28:423.81:45-1.02:36-0.77:165:07Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:135.09:323.82:35-0.93:23-0.67:165:08Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:004.710:203.73:24-0.84:10-0.57:155:09Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:454.411:083.64:15-0.54:57-0.37:155:10Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:314.011:573.55:06-0.25:43-0.27:155:11Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:173.65:590.06:300.07:145:12Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:493.41:073.36:530.37:170.17:145:13Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:443.32:003.07:490.48:040.27:135:14Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:423.42:552.98:460.58:530.37:135:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:383.53:502.99:440.59:430.27:125:16Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:303.74:413.010:390.510:320.17:125:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:184.05:293.111:280.411:200.07:115:19Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:034.26:143.312:120.27:105:20Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:464.56:583.512:05-0.212:540.17:105:21New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:294.67:423.612:48-0.31:34-0.17:095:22New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:104.88:253.81:31-0.42:14-0.27:085:23New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:524.89:083.92:14-0.52:55-0.37:085:24New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:344.89:524.02:58-0.53:37-0.37:075:25Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:174.610:384.03:44-0.44:21-0.37:065:26Waxing 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 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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