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 2h 43m 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 - Apr 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:584.39:154.62:37-0.52:54-0.36:487:25New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:394.19:564.63:21-0.43:30-0.26:467:26New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:183.910:364.64:03-0.34:07-0.16:457:27Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:583.711:174.54:45-0.14:440.16:437:28Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:383.411:594.35:290.15:240.36:427:29Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:213.26:150.46:070.56:407:30Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:454.11:073.07:040.66:560.76:397:31First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:363.91:592.97:570.87:500.86:377:31First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:343.82:582.98:520.98:470.86:367:32First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:363.84:003.09:490.99:470.76:357:33First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:363.94:573.210:430.810:450.66:337:34Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:294.15:483.611:320.611:400.46:327:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:164.26:344.012:160.46:307:36Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:004.47:194.412:310.112:580.26:297:37Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:444.58:034.81:20-0.11:39-0.16:287:38Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:284.58:485.22:08-0.32:20-0.26:267:39Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:134.49:345.42:55-0.43:02-0.36:257:39Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:594.310:225.53:44-0.53:46-0.36:237:40Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:474.111:125.44:34-0.44:33-0.36:227:41Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:363.85:29-0.25:25-0.16:217:42Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:055.212:303.66:270.06:220.06:207:43Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:034.91:303.37:290.27:250.16:187:44Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:074.62:383.38:340.38:320.26:177:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:174.43:503.39:390.39:420.26:167:46Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:264.34:583.610:400.310:500.26:147:47Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:284.25:563.911:350.211:530.06:137:48Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:214.26:444.212:230.06:127:48Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:074.17:274.512:48-0.11:040.06:117:49Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:494.08:084.71:37-0.21:43-0.16:107:50New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:293.98:484.82:20-0.22:19-0.16:087:51New Moon30Sat
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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