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 5h 16m 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 - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:204.48:414.62:070.32:200.26:596:45Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:574.69:184.52:380.32:580.27:006:44Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:354.79:554.33:110.43:360.37:006:42Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:134.810:334.13:440.44:150.47:016:41Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:524.711:113.94:180.54:560.67:026:40Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:324.711:513.74:550.75:400.87:036:38Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:154.65:350.86:280.97:046:37Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:343.51:034.56:210.97:221.17:056:35Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:243.41:584.57:151.08:191.17:066:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:233.43:004.58:140.99:181.07:076:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:273.54:024.79:160.810:160.87:086:31Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:303.85:014.910:190.611:110.57:086:29Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:274.25:565.111:200.37:096:28Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:214.76:475.312:030.212:180.07:106:27Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:125.17:375.312:51-0.11:14-0.37:116:25New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:025.68:275.21:38-0.32:07-0.57:126:24New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:525.89:165.12:24-0.53:00-0.67:136:23New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:436.010:064.83:10-0.53:53-0.57:146:21Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:345.910:574.43:58-0.54:47-0.37:156:20Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:265.711:504.04:48-0.35:44-0.17:166:19Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:215.35:410.06:450.27:176:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:453.71:205.06:390.27:490.47:186:16First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:473.42:244.67:420.48:550.67:196:15First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:563.33:334.48:470.69:590.67:206:14First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:083.44:394.39:530.610:570.67:216:12Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:103.65:334.210:550.611:440.67:226:11Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:583.86:164.211:500.57:236:10Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:384.16:554.212:220.512:370.47:246:09Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:154.37:324.212:560.41:190.47:256:08Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:524.68:094.21:290.31:580.37:266:07Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:294.88:474.12:020.32:350.37:276:06Full Moon31Sat
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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