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 23m 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 - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:573.85:052.611:250.410:540.17:065:27Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:464.05:512.812:110.37:055:28Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:304.16:342.912:500.37:045:29Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:114.27:163.112:26-0.11:240.27:035:30Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:504.37:573.31:07-0.21:570.17:025:31Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:284.48:363.41:46-0.32:300.17:015:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:044.39:163.52:24-0.23:040.17:005:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:404.29:543.63:03-0.23:380.16:595:34Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:164.110:333.73:44-0.14:140.16:585:36Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:533.811:143.84:270.14:510.16:575:37Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:333.65:150.25:320.26:565:38Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:003.912:173.36:080.36:180.26:555:39Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:523.91:113.17:070.47:110.26:545:40Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:544.12:143.08:110.48:100.16:535:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:014.23:213.09:180.39:13-0.16:515:42Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:074.54:263.110:250.210:18-0.36:505:43Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:094.85:263.411:27-0.111:21-0.66:495:44Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:075.16:233.712:23-0.36:485:45Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:025.27:184.012:19-0.91:13-0.56:475:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:535.28:104.21:14-1.02:00-0.76:455:47New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:435.19:014.42:07-1.12:46-0.86:445:48New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:304.89:504.52:59-1.03:30-0.76:435:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:164.410:394.43:51-0.84:15-0.66:425:50Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:024.011:284.34:45-0.55:01-0.46:405:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:483.55:40-0.25:48-0.16:395:52First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:204.112:383.16:380.16:380.16:385:53First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:163.81:342.77:390.47:320.36:365:54First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:193.72:372.68:440.68:300.46:355:55First Quarter28Tue
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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