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 : 10:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 4:14 pm (4.0 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 - Sep 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:513.45:274.410:390.811:360.96:337:31Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:433.66:144.611:310.66:347:30Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:303.96:584.812:220.812:200.56:357:29Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:144.17:415.01:050.61:060.36:367:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:584.48:235.21:450.41:500.16:377:26Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:414.79:045.22:240.22:340.06:387:24Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:244.99:465.23:040.13:190.06:387:23Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:085.010:305.03:440.04:050.06:397:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:535.111:144.84:260.04:540.16:407:20Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:415.25:120.15:480.26:417:18Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:024.512:335.16:010.26:450.46:427:16Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:544.21:305.06:550.27:470.56:437:15Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:523.92:334.97:540.38:520.56:437:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:583.83:404.98:560.39:580.56:447:12Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:063.84:475.010:010.311:020.46:457:10Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:123.95:475.111:050.16:467:09Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:104.26:425.112:010.212:060.06:477:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:034.47:315.112:530.11:01-0.26:477:06New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:524.68:175.11:39-0.11:52-0.26:487:04New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:374.89:014.92:22-0.12:39-0.26:497:03New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:214.99:444.73:02-0.13:23-0.26:507:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:044.910:254.53:410.04:070.06:517:00Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:474.811:074.24:200.14:520.26:526:58Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:294.711:494.05:000.35:380.56:526:57Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:144.55:420.56:260.76:536:55Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:343.71:014.46:270.77:170.96:546:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:223.51:544.27:170.98:111.16:556:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:163.42:514.28:101.09:061.16:566:50First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:163.43:514.29:051.010:011.16:576:49First Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:153.54:474.410:010.910:531.06:586:47Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:19 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 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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