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 : 7:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 44m at 1:16 pm (3.9 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 - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:123.912:465.26:050.47:090.66:586:46First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:073.71:475.07:030.58:140.76:596:45First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:113.52:554.98:070.59:210.77:006:43First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:223.54:064.99:150.510:270.67:016:42First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:343.65:125.010:230.411:270.47:026:40Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:374.06:095.011:290.27:036:39Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:324.37:005.012:200.212:290.07:036:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:224.77:474.91:070.01:23-0.17:046:36Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:085.08:314.81:49-0.12:13-0.27:056:34Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:535.19:144.62:29-0.12:59-0.27:066:33Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:365.29:564.33:07-0.13:440.07:076:32Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:185.110:384.03:460.04:290.17:086:30Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:015.011:203.74:250.25:150.47:096:29Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:454.85:060.56:030.77:106:27Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:043.512:324.55:510.76:550.97:116:26Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:523.31:234.36:410.97:501.17:126:25Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:453.12:214.17:361.08:471.27:136:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:463.13:234.18:341.19:431.27:146:22Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:493.24:224.29:331.010:341.17:156:21Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:473.55:144.310:300.911:190.97:156:19Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:363.85:594.511:240.77:166:18Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:204.26:414.612:000.712:140.57:176:17Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:034.67:234.612:390.41:010.37:186:15New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:455.08:044.71:180.21:470.17:196:14New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:275.38:474.61:570.12:330.07:206:13New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:115.69:314.42:37-0.13:19-0.17:216:12New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:575.710:174.23:19-0.14:080.07:226:11Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:455.611:064.04:040.05:000.17:236:09Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:365.511:583.84:530.15:560.37:246:08Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:325.35:480.26:580.47:256:07First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:563.61:345.06:500.38:020.57:266:06First 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 4:15 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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