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 : 8:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 2:32 am (3.8 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 - Jan 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:133.75:430.36:270.47:174:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:403.11:013.56:350.57:110.47:174:56First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:343.21:523.37:300.67:560.47:174:57First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:293.42:453.28:260.68:420.47:174:58First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:243.63:383.19:230.69:290.37:174:59Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:153.94:293.210:190.510:180.17:175:00Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:044.35:183.311:130.311:07-0.17:175:01Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:514.66:063.412:030.17:175:01Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:394.96:543.512:51-0.17:175:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:265.17:423.612:43-0.51:38-0.37:175:03Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:145.38:313.71:31-0.62:25-0.47:175:04Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:025.39:203.82:19-0.73:12-0.57:165:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:505.210:113.93:09-0.74:01-0.57:165:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:395.011:043.94:02-0.64:51-0.57:165:07Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:304.611:593.94:59-0.55:43-0.47:165:08Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:234.26:00-0.36:36-0.47:155:09Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:593.91:203.87:03-0.17:30-0.37:155:10Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:024.02:213.48:100.08:25-0.37:155:11Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:084.13:243.29:180.19:22-0.37:145:12Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:104.24:253.110:250.010:19-0.37:145:13Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:084.35:213.011:270.011:14-0.47:135:15Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:004.46:123.112:21-0.17:135:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:484.56:593.112:05-0.51:07-0.27:125:17New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:334.57:433.212:51-0.51:49-0.27:115:18New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:164.58:263.31:35-0.52:28-0.27:115:19New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:574.49:083.32:17-0.53:05-0.17:105:20New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:364.39:503.42:58-0.43:420.07:105:21Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:154.110:313.43:39-0.24:200.17:095:22Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:543.911:133.44:220.04:580.27:085:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:343.711:583.45:070.25:380.37:075:24Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:173.45:560.46:200.37:075:25First Quarter31Fri
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 5:37 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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