Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 57m at 2:32 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:184.22:443.18:370.68:380.56:477:26First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:224.23:493.39:380.69:410.36:457:26First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:274.44:533.610:390.410:450.16:447:27Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:284.65:514.011:370.111:48-0.26:437:28Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:244.96:464.412:30-0.26:417:29Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:165.07:384.912:46-0.51:20-0.46:407:30Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:075.08:295.21:42-0.82:07-0.66:387:31Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:584.99:205.42:35-0.92:53-0.86:377:32Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:474.710:105.53:28-0.93:40-0.76:357:33Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:364.411:015.44:20-0.84:27-0.66:347:34Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:264.011:525.15:15-0.65:17-0.46:327:35Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:173.76:11-0.36:10-0.16:317:35Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:464.71:123.37:100.07:070.16:307:36Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:444.42:123.18:130.38:090.36:287:37Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:494.13:203.09:170.59:120.56:277:38Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:573.94:273.110:190.510:160.56:267:39Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:013.85:243.311:150.511:160.46:247:40Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:523.96:103.512:000.56:237:41Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:353.96:503.812:080.312:380.46:217:42Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:144.07:294.112:530.21:120.36:207:43Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:524.08:074.41:340.11:450.26:197:43New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:294.08:454.52:120.12:180.26:187:44New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:074.09:234.72:500.02:520.26:167:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:463.910:024.73:280.13:280.26:157:46New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:243.810:414.74:080.14:040.36:147:47Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:033.611:224.74:490.24:430.46:137:48Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:453.55:350.45:270.56:117:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:064.612:303.46:240.56:170.56:107:50Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:564.51:223.37:180.57:140.66:097:51First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:524.42:233.48:150.58:160.56:087:52First Quarter30Thu
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 48% 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 (48% 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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