Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 26m at 10:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Mar 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:554.710:184.73:29-0.63:54-0.56:335:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:424.411:084.64:20-0.54:41-0.46:325:58Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:314.15:16-0.35:33-0.36:305:59Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:024.512:253.76:15-0.16:28-0.26:296:00First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:014.41:263.47:180.07:28-0.16:276:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:074.32:323.38:240.18:31-0.16:266:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:164.33:403.39:320.19:36-0.26:256:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:224.34:443.410:360.010:39-0.36:236:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:224.45:403.611:34-0.111:38-0.56:226:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:144.56:303.812:23-0.36:206:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:014.57:164.012:30-0.61:07-0.46:196:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:444.58:594.21:17-0.62:47-0.47:177:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:264.49:414.23:00-0.63:25-0.47:167:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:064.210:224.33:42-0.54:02-0.37:147:09Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:454.011:034.24:24-0.34:39-0.17:137:10Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:253.811:454.15:06-0.15:180.17:117:11Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:063.65:500.15:590.37:107:12Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:284.012:493.36:370.46:430.47:087:13Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:153.81:373.17:260.67:320.67:077:14Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:073.72:303.08:190.78:240.67:057:15Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:053.73:293.09:150.89:200.67:047:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:053.84:273.210:110.710:170.57:027:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:024.05:223.411:060.611:130.37:017:17Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:544.26:123.811:570.46:597:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:424.57:004.212:070.112:440.16:587:19Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:294.77:474.512:58-0.21:29-0.16:567:20New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:154.98:344.91:47-0.52:13-0.36:557:21New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:014.99:215.12:35-0.62:57-0.56:537:22New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:474.810:095.33:24-0.73:41-0.66:527:23New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:354.610:585.34:14-0.74:28-0.56:507:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:244.411:505.15:07-0.55:18-0.46:497:24Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 1:25 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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