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 1h 14m at 7:02 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:373.93:483.09:460.39:420.07:174:56Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:324.04:422.910:490.310:320.07:174:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:214.25:302.911:440.211:19-0.17:174:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:054.36:142.912:300.27:174:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:484.36:563.012:03-0.11:100.17:174:59Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:294.47:383.012:45-0.21:470.17:175:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:104.48:193.11:25-0.22:230.17:175:01Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:514.49:003.12:05-0.22:590.27:175:02Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:304.49:413.22:44-0.13:360.27:175:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:084.310:223.23:240.04:140.37:175:04Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:464.111:043.34:070.14:530.37:175:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:253.911:483.34:520.25:330.37:165:06Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:073.75:420.46:140.37:165:06Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:363.412:533.46:360.46:590.37:165:07Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:303.61:473.27:350.57:480.27:165:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:293.92:463.18:370.48:410.17:155:10Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:294.23:473.19:410.39:38-0.17:155:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:284.64:463.210:440.110:37-0.37:145:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:264.95:433.311:45-0.111:35-0.67:145:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:225.26:393.512:40-0.47:145:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:175.47:343.712:31-0.91:33-0.57:135:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:115.58:283.91:26-1.02:23-0.77:125:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:035.49:214.02:20-1.13:12-0.77:125:17Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:535.110:134.03:13-1.04:01-0.77:115:18Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:424.711:064.04:09-0.84:50-0.67:115:19Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:304.25:06-0.55:39-0.57:105:20Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:003.912:213.76:05-0.26:29-0.37:095:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:563.81:143.27:070.07:19-0.17:095:22First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:573.82:122.98:120.28:120.07:085:23First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:003.73:142.79:190.49:060.17:075:25Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue4:023.74:132.610:260.410:010.17:065:26Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:09 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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