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 4h 59m 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 - Nov 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:023.52:414.87:560.49:060.57:276:05First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:143.53:504.69:060.410:080.47:286:04First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:253.74:544.510:140.311:040.37:296:03Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:264.15:494.511:200.211:530.17:306:02Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:194.46:384.412:190.17:326:01Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:054.76:234.212:380.012:120.06:335:00Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:485.07:054.112:19-0.112:59-0.16:344:59Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:295.17:473.912:58-0.11:430.06:354:58Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:105.18:283.81:36-0.12:250.06:364:57Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:515.09:093.62:140.03:060.26:374:56Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:334.99:513.42:520.23:490.46:384:56Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:164.710:343.33:330.44:340.66:394:55Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:024.511:203.14:170.55:210.86:404:54Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:494.35:050.76:120.96:414:53Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:113.112:414.15:580.87:030.96:424:52Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:073.11:364.06:540.97:530.96:434:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:063.22:324.07:520.98:410.86:444:51Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:043.53:254.08:500.89:270.66:454:51Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat3:563.84:144.19:470.710:110.46:464:50Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:444.35:014.110:410.410:560.26:474:49Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:294.75:474.211:330.211:400.06:484:49Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:155.26:334.212:240.06:494:48New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:015.57:204.112:24-0.21:13-0.26:504:48New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:495.78:094.11:09-0.42:03-0.36:514:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:395.88:593.91:56-0.42:54-0.36:524:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:305.79:513.82:45-0.43:47-0.26:534:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:245.510:463.63:38-0.34:44-0.16:544:46Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:205.211:443.54:36-0.25:430.16:554:46Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:194.85:380.06:430.16:564:46First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:493.51:214.56:440.17:430.16:574:46First Quarter30Wed
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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