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 5h 33m 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 - Dec 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:134.511:353.24:340.15:360.36:584:45Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:024.25:260.46:260.56:594:45First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:273.112:533.96:200.67:160.67:004:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:243.11:473.77:170.78:040.67:014:45First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:233.22:423.68:140.78:500.67:014:45First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:193.53:343.69:100.79:340.57:024:45Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:093.84:233.610:040.610:180.47:034:45Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:544.15:083.610:550.511:000.27:044:45Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:384.45:523.711:430.311:430.17:054:45Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:204.76:353.812:280.27:064:45Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:034.97:193.812:25-0.11:120.07:064:45Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:475.18:043.81:07-0.21:57-0.17:074:45Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:325.28:503.81:50-0.32:42-0.17:084:46Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:185.29:373.72:35-0.33:30-0.17:094:46Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:065.210:273.73:23-0.34:20-0.17:094:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:555.011:203.64:15-0.25:12-0.17:104:46Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:484.85:13-0.16:070.07:114:47Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:173.612:444.56:140.07:02-0.17:114:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:203.71:444.27:190.17:58-0.17:124:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:253.92:463.98:250.18:53-0.27:124:48Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:294.23:473.89:320.09:48-0.37:134:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:284.54:453.610:37-0.110:42-0.47:134:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:234.75:383.611:37-0.211:33-0.57:144:49Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:134.96:283.512:31-0.37:144:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:015.07:173.512:22-0.61:19-0.47:154:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:485.08:033.41:08-0.62:05-0.47:154:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:334.98:493.41:53-0.62:49-0.37:154:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:174.79:333.32:37-0.53:32-0.27:164:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:014.510:183.33:20-0.34:150.07:164:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:434.311:023.24:05-0.14:580.17:164:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:274.011:503.14:520.15:420.27:164:55Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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