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 4h 53m 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 - Dec 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:363.82:594.28:320.29:09-0.16:584:45Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:414.04:004.09:380.110:03-0.16:594:45Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:384.34:543.910:410.010:53-0.27:004:45Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:294.55:433.811:38-0.111:40-0.37:014:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:154.76:293.712:29-0.17:024:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu6:584.87:133.612:24-0.31:14-0.27:034:45New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:414.97:563.61:05-0.31:56-0.27:034:45New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:234.88:393.51:45-0.32:37-0.17:044:45New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:044.89:213.42:25-0.23:170.07:054:45Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:464.610:043.33:060.03:590.27:064:45Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:294.410:483.23:480.14:420.37:074:45Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:124.211:343.24:330.35:270.47:074:45Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:574.05:210.56:120.57:084:46First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:233.212:453.86:120.66:590.57:094:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:163.21:363.77:070.77:450.57:094:46First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:123.42:293.68:030.78:330.47:104:47First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:073.73:233.69:000.69:210.37:114:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:594.04:153.79:570.410:100.17:114:47Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:494.45:053.810:530.210:59-0.27:124:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:384.85:553.911:470.011:48-0.47:124:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:275.26:444.012:38-0.37:134:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:175.47:354.012:37-0.61:29-0.47:134:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:075.68:264.01:26-0.82:19-0.57:144:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:585.69:184.02:16-0.83:10-0.67:144:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:505.510:123.93:09-0.84:03-0.57:154:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:425.211:073.94:03-0.74:57-0.57:154:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:354.85:02-0.55:52-0.47:154:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:053.812:314.46:04-0.36:48-0.37:164:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:073.71:314.07:08-0.17:44-0.37:164:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:133.82:333.68:150.08:40-0.27:164:54Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:183.93:343.49:220.19:34-0.27:164:55Waning Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
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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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