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 45m 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 - Feb 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:265.38:454.11:47-1.22:35-0.97:055:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:165.19:364.12:39-1.13:23-0.87:055:28Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:044.810:264.13:31-0.94:11-0.77:045:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:514.411:163.94:24-0.74:59-0.57:035:30Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:393.95:18-0.45:47-0.37:025:31Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:073.812:273.56:15-0.16:36-0.17:015:33Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:013.61:203.17:120.27:260.17:005:34Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:003.52:162.98:120.48:170.26:595:35Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:003.53:152.89:140.59:100.26:585:36Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:593.64:112.810:140.510:030.26:575:37Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:513.85:012.911:070.410:530.16:565:38Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:383.95:473.111:520.311:400.06:555:39Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:214.16:313.312:320.26:545:40Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:034.37:133.512:23-0.11:090.16:525:41New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:434.57:543.71:04-0.21:450.06:515:42New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:224.58:353.81:44-0.32:21-0.16:505:43New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:004.59:153.92:25-0.32:58-0.16:495:44New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:394.49:564.03:06-0.33:37-0.16:485:45Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:184.310:384.13:50-0.24:17-0.16:465:46Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:004.111:244.14:37-0.15:00-0.16:455:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:453.85:290.05:480.06:445:48First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:154.212:373.66:270.16:410.06:435:49First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:144.21:363.47:280.27:390.06:415:50First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:194.32:423.38:330.28:40-0.16:405:51First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:264.43:483.49:400.19:44-0.36:395:53Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:304.64:513.510:44-0.110:47-0.56:375:54Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:304.85:493.811:43-0.311:47-0.76:365:55Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:255.06:434.012:36-0.56:355:55Full Moon28Wed
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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