Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 9:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 3:16 pm (3.9 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 - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:374.05:462.911:590.211:39-0.27:065:27Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:214.16:293.012:400.17:055:28Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:034.27:113.212:22-0.21:170.07:045:29New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:424.37:513.31:03-0.31:510.07:035:30New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:214.48:313.41:42-0.32:260.07:025:31New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:594.39:113.52:21-0.33:000.07:015:32New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:374.39:513.62:59-0.23:360.07:005:33Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:144.110:303.63:39-0.14:130.16:595:34Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:513.911:113.64:220.14:510.26:585:36Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:313.711:553.75:070.25:320.26:575:37Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:143.55:580.36:170.26:565:38First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:453.81:043.36:530.47:060.26:555:39First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:423.92:023.27:530.48:010.16:545:40First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:454.13:053.28:560.39:010.06:535:41First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:484.44:083.310:000.210:02-0.26:525:42Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:484.75:073.511:020.011:02-0.56:505:43Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:465.06:043.811:59-0.36:495:44Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:415.36:594.112:00-0.812:52-0.66:485:45Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:345.47:524.312:55-1.01:42-0.86:475:46Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:255.38:444.51:49-1.22:30-0.96:455:47Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:155.19:364.62:42-1.23:18-0.96:445:48Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:034.810:264.53:35-1.04:05-0.86:435:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:524.411:184.44:29-0.84:54-0.66:425:50Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:413.95:26-0.45:45-0.46:405:51Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:114.212:333.46:25-0.16:37-0.16:395:52Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:093.91:303.17:270.17:320.06:385:53Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:113.82:322.88:310.38:290.26:365:54Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:173.73:352.89:380.49:270.26:355:55Waning Crescent28Thu
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 6:18 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 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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