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 4h 59m 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 - Aug 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:473.33:273.98:450.79:400.96:088:10Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:423.14:234.19:330.710:380.96:088:09Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:383.15:174.210:240.711:330.96:098:08Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:313.26:064.411:150.66:108:07Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:203.36:534.712:230.812:050.56:118:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:063.57:374.91:080.712:520.36:128:05Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:513.78:205.11:490.51:370.26:138:04New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:353.99:025.22:290.42:210.16:138:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:184.19:445.23:090.23:050.06:148:02New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:024.310:265.23:490.13:500.06:158:01Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:474.411:095.04:300.14:380.16:168:00Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:334.611:534.75:120.15:300.26:177:58Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:224.75:570.16:260.36:187:57Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:414.41:154.76:460.17:260.46:197:56First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:344.02:144.87:380.28:300.56:197:55First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:333.73:184.88:340.29:360.56:207:53First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:383.54:244.99:340.210:440.56:217:52Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:453.55:285.110:360.111:500.46:227:51Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:483.66:285.211:380.06:237:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri6:453.77:225.312:490.212:38-0.26:247:48Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:383.98:125.31:400.11:32-0.36:247:47Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:284.18:595.22:260.02:22-0.36:257:46Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:154.39:435.13:08-0.13:10-0.36:267:44Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:004.410:254.83:480.03:55-0.16:277:43Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:444.411:064.54:270.14:410.16:287:41Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:274.411:464.25:060.25:280.36:297:40Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:104.35:450.46:160.66:297:39Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:283.812:554.26:260.67:070.86:307:37Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:133.51:454.17:100.88:011.06:317:36Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:033.32:404.17:580.98:571.16:327:34Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:593.23:404.18:490.99:551.26:337:33Third Quarter31Tue
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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