Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:02 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 17m at 12:45 am (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:074.18:425.82:06-0.11:58-0.56:078:11Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:014.39:345.82:55-0.32:53-0.66:088:10Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:554.510:255.63:44-0.43:47-0.66:098:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:484.611:145.34:32-0.44:42-0.56:108:08Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:404.75:20-0.35:40-0.26:118:07Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:034.812:344.76:09-0.26:400.06:118:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:544.31:304.66:59-0.17:430.36:128:05Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:473.82:294.57:510.18:480.56:138:04Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:463.43:334.48:440.39:550.66:148:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:493.14:374.49:400.411:040.76:158:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:523.05:364.410:370.56:168:00Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:493.16:274.512:060.711:33 AM0.56:167:59Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:373.27:124.612:560.712:240.46:177:58Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:203.47:534.71:360.61:100.36:187:57New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:023.68:324.82:110.51:520.26:197:55New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:423.79:104.82:430.52:310.26:207:54New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:223.99:474.73:150.43:100.26:217:53New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:014.110:234.63:470.43:490.36:217:52Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:404.210:594.44:210.44:290.46:227:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:184.211:354.24:550.55:120.66:237:49Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:584.35:310.65:580.76:247:48Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:134.012:414.46:090.66:480.86:257:46First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:563.71:304.46:530.77:440.96:267:45First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:453.52:274.57:430.78:450.96:267:44First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:453.43:314.78:400.69:500.96:277:42First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:513.44:374.99:420.510:550.76:287:41Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:573.55:395.210:460.311:560.56:297:39Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:583.86:375.511:490.06:307:38Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:554.17:315.712:520.212:49-0.36:317:36Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:494.58:235.71:43-0.11:45-0.56:317:35Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:424.89:135.62:31-0.32:39-0.66:327:34Full Moon31Thu
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 3:53 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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