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 1h 56m at 8:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:095.210:355.43:48-0.54:08-0.66:337:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:005.211:245.04:36-0.45:03-0.46:347:31Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:535.25:25-0.36:01-0.16:357:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:154.512:475.06:16-0.17:010.26:367:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:084.01:444.87:100.18:040.46:367:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:063.62:474.58:060.39:110.66:377:25First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:103.43:544.49:050.510:180.76:387:23First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:173.34:584.410:050.611:220.76:397:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:183.35:534.511:030.66:407:20Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:083.56:394.612:150.711:57 AM0.56:407:19Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:513.77:194.612:560.612:440.46:417:17Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:313.97:574.71:310.51:260.36:427:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:104.28:344.82:040.52:050.36:437:14Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:494.49:124.72:360.42:430.36:447:13Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:284.59:494.63:090.43:220.36:457:11Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:064.610:264.53:420.44:010.46:457:10Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:454.711:034.34:170.54:420.56:467:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:244.711:424.14:530.65:260.76:477:06Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:064.75:330.76:140.86:487:05Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:243.912:534.66:170.77:080.96:497:03Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:123.71:474.67:080.88:060.96:507:02Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:093.62:494.78:060.89:080.96:507:00Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:143.63:544.99:080.710:100.76:516:59Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:203.84:575.110:110.511:100.56:526:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:224.15:555.311:150.26:536:56Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:194.56:505.512:070.212:15-0.16:546:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:134.97:425.612:58-0.11:12-0.46:556:53New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:055.38:325.51:47-0.32:07-0.56:556:51New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:565.59:225.32:34-0.52:59-0.66:566:50New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:465.610:115.03:20-0.53:52-0.56:576:48Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 11:59 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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