Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 8m at 7:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:565.28:123.71:13-1.02:09-0.67:055:27New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:465.19:023.82:05-1.02:55-0.67:045:28New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:334.89:513.92:56-0.93:40-0.67:045:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:184.510:383.83:46-0.74:24-0.47:035:30Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:024.111:263.84:37-0.45:08-0.37:025:31Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:463.65:30-0.15:52-0.17:015:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:143.712:333.26:240.16:370.17:005:34First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:063.61:232.97:200.47:240.36:595:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:033.52:192.78:190.68:140.46:585:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:033.53:182.69:200.69:070.46:575:37Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:023.64:142.710:210.610:020.36:565:38Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:563.85:062.811:150.610:540.26:555:39Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:444.05:523.012:000.46:535:40Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:284.26:363.212:390.36:525:41Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:104.47:193.412:27-0.11:170.26:515:42Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:504.68:013.61:09-0.31:530.06:505:43Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:294.68:423.81:50-0.42:30-0.16:495:44Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:084.69:234.02:32-0.43:07-0.26:485:45Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:484.510:064.13:16-0.43:46-0.26:465:46Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:284.210:504.24:03-0.34:27-0.26:455:47Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:123.911:394.34:54-0.15:11-0.16:445:48Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:593.65:500.06:00-0.16:435:49Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:334.312:543.36:500.26:550.06:415:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:364.31:583.17:560.27:560.06:405:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:454.33:073.09:050.39:01-0.16:395:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:544.44:153.110:140.210:07-0.36:375:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:594.65:173.311:180.011:11-0.56:365:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:584.86:133.612:13-0.26:355:56Waning Crescent28Mon
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 10:26 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 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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