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 1h 42m at 9:30 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:315.15:504.311:38-0.111:46-0.56:584:45Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:225.56:414.412:32-0.46:594:45Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:125.77:334.412:36-0.71:25-0.67:004:45Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:045.98:254.31:26-0.82:17-0.67:014:45Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:565.89:184.22:17-0.83:09-0.67:024:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:495.610:124.03:09-0.84:04-0.57:034:45Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:435.311:083.94:04-0.65:00-0.47:044:45Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:384.95:03-0.45:58-0.27:044:45Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:073.712:354.56:04-0.16:56-0.17:054:45Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:103.61:354.17:090.17:530.07:064:45Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:173.62:383.88:140.28:480.07:074:45Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:223.73:373.69:200.39:400.07:084:45Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:193.94:303.510:220.310:290.07:084:46Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:074.15:173.411:170.211:130.07:094:46Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:494.36:003.412:040.17:104:46Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:294.46:413.412:450.17:104:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:094.57:223.412:33-0.11:230.17:114:47New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:494.68:033.41:11-0.12:000.17:114:47New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:294.68:443.41:50-0.12:380.17:124:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:094.69:253.42:28-0.13:160.17:134:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:494.510:073.43:080.03:560.27:134:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:294.410:493.43:490.24:380.37:144:49Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:104.211:343.44:330.35:210.37:144:50Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:544.15:220.46:070.37:144:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:223.412:423.96:150.56:550.37:154:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:163.61:353.87:130.57:440.27:154:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:143.82:323.78:130.48:370.07:164:52First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:134.13:313.79:150.29:31-0.27:164:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:114.54:293.810:170.010:26-0.47:164:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:074.95:243.911:17-0.211:21-0.77:164:54Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:015.36:194.012:14-0.57:174:55Full Moon31Sun
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 12:52 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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