Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 8:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:463.57:225.112:530.212:37-0.16:088:10Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:373.68:105.11:440.11:28-0.26:098:09Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:243.78:555.02:280.12:15-0.26:098:08Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:103.89:385.03:090.13:00-0.16:108:07Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:533.910:194.83:480.13:430.06:118:06Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:363.910:594.64:260.24:260.16:128:05Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:184.011:384.35:040.35:100.36:138:04Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:004.05:420.45:560.56:148:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:194.112:444.06:210.56:440.76:148:02Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:013.81:314.07:030.77:360.96:158:00Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:473.52:224.07:460.88:301.06:167:59Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:393.43:184.18:340.89:261.06:177:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:353.34:154.39:240.810:241.06:187:57Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:333.35:104.510:180.711:210.96:197:56Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:273.56:034.811:130.56:207:54Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:193.76:525.112:150.712:070.36:207:53Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:094.07:415.41:050.412:590.06:217:52New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:584.28:295.61:520.21:50-0.26:227:51New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:474.59:165.62:370.02:40-0.36:237:49New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:374.710:045.63:22-0.23:30-0.46:247:48New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:274.910:525.34:08-0.34:23-0.36:257:47Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:175.011:405.04:54-0.35:17-0.26:257:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:095.05:43-0.26:160.06:267:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:314.51:055.06:34-0.17:180.26:277:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:254.12:054.97:280.18:230.46:287:41First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:263.73:104.88:260.29:310.56:297:40First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:323.54:184.79:260.310:400.66:307:38Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:403.45:234.810:280.311:450.56:307:37Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:423.46:194.811:290.36:317:35Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:353.67:084.912:410.412:250.26:327:34Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:223.87:524.91:270.31:150.16:337:33Full Moon31Mon
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 11:25 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 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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