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 1h 54m 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:193.74:332.810:400.510:240.26:345:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:123.85:213.011:310.411:150.16:325:57Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:574.06:053.212:110.36:315:58Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:384.16:463.412:000.012:460.26:295:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:164.37:263.712:41-0.11:200.16:286:00New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:544.38:053.81:20-0.21:530.16:276:01New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:314.38:444.01:59-0.22:260.06:256:02New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:084.39:224.12:37-0.23:010.06:246:03Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:454.110:014.23:17-0.13:370.16:226:04Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:224.011:414.24:590.05:140.27:217:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:023.85:440.15:560.27:197:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:244.212:453.56:340.36:420.37:187:07First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:144.21:363.47:290.47:350.37:167:08First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:124.22:363.28:300.48:340.27:157:09First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:174.33:423.39:330.49:380.17:147:10First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:244.54:483.410:380.210:42-0.17:127:10Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:274.75:503.711:400.011:46-0.47:117:11Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:264.96:474.112:37-0.27:097:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:215.17:414.412:46-0.71:29-0.57:087:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:135.18:334.71:42-0.92:17-0.77:067:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:035.09:244.92:35-1.03:03-0.87:057:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:524.810:135.03:27-1.03:49-0.87:037:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:394.511:024.94:18-0.94:34-0.67:027:17Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:264.111:504.75:10-0.65:21-0.47:007:18Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:143.76:03-0.36:10-0.16:597:19Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:404.41:033.46:590.07:010.16:577:20Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:334.11:573.17:570.37:560.36:567:20Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:323.92:572.98:570.58:540.56:547:21Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:373.74:012.99:590.69:530.56:537:22Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:403.75:013.010:580.710:520.56:517:23Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:363.85:513.311:480.611:450.46:507:24Waning Crescent31Sun
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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