Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 9:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:29 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:423.73:164.78:380.49:350.37:276:05Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:513.94:224.79:450.310:340.27:286:04Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:564.15:224.610:510.211:290.07:296:03Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:544.55:164.610:530.011:19-0.16:305:02Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:454.86:054.511:50-0.16:315:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:325.06:524.412:05-0.312:41-0.26:335:00New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:185.27:374.312:49-0.31:28-0.36:344:59New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:025.28:214.11:30-0.32:13-0.26:354:58New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:455.29:043.92:11-0.22:58-0.16:364:57Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:285.09:483.72:520.03:420.16:374:56Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:124.810:323.53:340.24:270.36:384:56Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:574.611:183.44:180.45:150.56:394:55Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:444.35:060.66:050.76:404:54First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:083.212:354.15:580.86:560.86:414:53First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:023.21:294.06:530.97:460.86:424:53First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:013.32:253.97:490.98:350.86:434:52First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:593.53:193.98:460.99:220.76:444:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:513.84:094.09:410.710:080.56:454:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:394.24:564.110:340.610:520.36:464:50Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:244.55:414.211:240.311:350.16:474:49Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:084.96:254.312:130.16:484:49Full Moon21Wed
22Thu6:525.27:114.312:19-0.11:00-0.16:494:48Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:385.57:574.31:02-0.31:47-0.26:504:48Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:255.68:454.21:47-0.42:36-0.26:514:47Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:145.69:354.12:33-0.43:26-0.26:524:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:045.510:273.93:23-0.34:19-0.16:534:47Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:575.311:223.84:17-0.25:16-0.16:544:46Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:535.05:16-0.16:140.06:554:46Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:223.712:524.76:190.17:140.06:564:46Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:283.71:554.47:250.28:120.06:574:46Third Quarter30Fri
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 12:25 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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