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 6h 21m 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 - Oct 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:093.85:374.610:560.811:410.86:586:46Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:584.16:234.811:490.66:596:44Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:444.57:075.012:250.512:380.37:006:43Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:284.87:515.11:080.31:260.17:016:41Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:125.28:355.11:500.12:12-0.17:026:40Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:585.49:205.12:32-0.12:59-0.27:036:38Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:445.610:064.93:14-0.23:48-0.27:046:37Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:325.710:544.73:59-0.24:39-0.17:056:36Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:225.611:444.44:47-0.15:330.17:056:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:155.45:390.06:320.27:066:33Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:394.11:135.26:360.27:340.47:076:31Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:393.92:165.07:380.38:390.47:086:30Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:463.73:244.88:430.49:440.47:096:28Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:573.84:314.79:500.410:450.37:106:27Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:034.05:324.710:550.311:410.27:116:26Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:004.26:244.711:560.27:126:24Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:494.57:104.612:300.112:500.07:136:23Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:334.77:534.61:140.01:380.07:146:22New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:154.98:354.51:530.02:220.07:156:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:565.09:154.32:310.03:030.07:166:19New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:365.09:564.23:080.03:440.17:176:18New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:174.910:364.03:450.24:250.37:186:16Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:584.811:183.84:230.35:080.57:196:15Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:414.65:040.55:530.77:206:14Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:013.612:264.55:480.76:410.87:216:13Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:483.41:154.36:370.97:321.07:226:12First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:403.42:084.27:301.08:251.07:236:10First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:373.43:054.28:261.09:171.07:246:09First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:363.54:024.29:230.910:080.87:256:08First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:323.84:554.410:200.810:570.67:266:07Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:244.25:454.611:160.611:450.37:276:06Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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