Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 27m at 1:37 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:215.46:393.612:40-0.57:174:56New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:155.57:333.712:31-0.81:34-0.67:174:57New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:105.58:273.71:24-1.02:26-0.67:174:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:035.49:213.72:17-1.03:17-0.67:174:58Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:545.210:143.63:11-0.84:08-0.57:174:59Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:444.811:063.64:05-0.64:59-0.47:175:00Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:344.35:01-0.45:50-0.27:175:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:003.512:243.96:00-0.16:39-0.17:175:02First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:573.41:163.57:000.17:270.07:175:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:553.42:103.18:010.38:150.17:175:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:553.53:062.99:030.49:020.27:165:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:503.64:002.810:040.59:500.27:165:06Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:403.84:502.811:000.410:380.27:165:07Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:274.05:362.911:480.411:240.17:165:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:104.26:203.012:300.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:534.37:023.112:080.01:080.27:155:10Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:354.47:443.212:50-0.11:450.17:155:11Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:164.58:263.31:30-0.22:220.17:145:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:554.69:073.42:10-0.23:000.17:145:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:344.59:483.42:51-0.23:390.07:135:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:134.410:303.53:33-0.24:180.07:135:15Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:534.311:153.64:19-0.15:000.07:125:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:364.05:100.05:440.07:125:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:043.812:233.76:060.16:310.07:115:18Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:583.91:173.57:070.27:23-0.17:115:19Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:594.12:193.28:110.28:19-0.17:105:20Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:044.33:233.19:180.19:18-0.37:095:22Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:084.64:273.210:260.010:20-0.47:085:23Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:104.85:273.311:30-0.211:21-0.67:085:24Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:085.06:253.412:28-0.47:075:25New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:045.27:193.612:19-0.81:20-0.57:065:26New 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 4:45 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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