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 : 8:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 2:15 pm (3.9 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 - Jan 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:264.99:423.42:41-0.23:360.07:174:56Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:104.810:283.53:26-0.24:210.07:174:57Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:544.711:173.54:15-0.15:080.07:174:58Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:424.45:10-0.15:57-0.17:174:59Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:103.612:334.16:090.06:48-0.17:174:59Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:093.81:303.87:110.17:40-0.27:175:00Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:114.02:313.68:170.18:34-0.27:175:01Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:154.33:333.49:240.09:31-0.47:175:02Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:164.54:343.310:30-0.110:28-0.57:175:03Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:154.85:313.311:33-0.211:25-0.67:175:04Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:105.06:263.412:30-0.47:165:05New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:035.17:183.412:19-0.71:22-0.57:165:06New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:545.18:093.41:10-0.82:10-0.57:165:07New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:435.08:573.51:59-0.82:56-0.47:165:08New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:294.89:443.42:47-0.73:41-0.37:155:09Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:134.510:313.43:35-0.54:25-0.27:155:10Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:574.211:173.34:23-0.35:09-0.17:155:11Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:403.85:130.05:520.17:145:12Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:043.312:253.56:050.26:340.27:145:13First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:553.31:133.26:580.47:180.37:135:14First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:493.32:052.97:540.68:040.47:135:15First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:453.43:002.88:510.68:520.47:125:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:413.63:552.89:490.69:420.37:125:17Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:333.84:462.910:450.510:330.27:115:19Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:224.15:343.011:350.411:220.07:105:20Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:094.46:213.212:210.27:105:21Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:544.67:063.412:09-0.21:050.17:095:22Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:384.87:513.512:54-0.41:47-0.17:085:23Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:224.98:363.71:39-0.52:28-0.27:085:24Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:065.09:223.82:24-0.63:11-0.37:075:25Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:494.910:084.03:12-0.63:54-0.47:065:26Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 5:16 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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