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 1h 28m at 7:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:193.66:15-0.26:10-0.16:077:52Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:504.91:183.47:160.17:120.16:067:53Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:514.62:233.28:200.28:170.36:057:54Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:584.23:343.39:230.39:250.46:047:55Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:064.04:423.410:220.410:310.46:037:56Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:073.95:363.611:140.411:320.36:027:57Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:573.86:213.911:580.36:017:58Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:403.87:004.212:250.312:370.36:007:59Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:183.87:374.41:100.21:120.25:597:59Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:573.78:154.61:500.11:460.25:588:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:353.78:534.72:280.12:200.25:578:01New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:143.69:324.83:050.12:560.25:568:02New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:543.610:114.73:430.23:320.35:558:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:333.510:524.74:220.34:100.45:548:04Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:143.411:344.65:040.44:510.55:538:05Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:563.35:480.55:360.65:538:05Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:184.412:423.26:360.66:260.75:528:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:064.31:333.37:270.77:220.75:518:07First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:004.32:313.48:190.68:230.65:508:08First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:584.23:323.79:120.59:250.55:508:09First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:574.34:314.110:040.310:280.35:498:10Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:544.35:274.610:560.111:300.15:488:10Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:494.36:205.111:47-0.25:488:11Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:424.37:125.512:29-0.212:37-0.45:478:12Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:354.38:045.81:26-0.41:27-0.65:478:13Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:284.28:565.92:20-0.62:17-0.65:468:13Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:204.19:495.83:14-0.63:08-0.65:458:14Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:144.010:425.64:07-0.54:00-0.55:458:15Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:073.811:365.35:02-0.44:54-0.35:458:16Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:023.65:58-0.25:51-0.15:448:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:314.912:593.56:560.06:520.15:448:17Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:04 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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