Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 24m at 6:13 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:105.111:293.54:280.05:300.37:276:05Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:584.85:150.36:240.67:286:04Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:183.312:504.56:070.57:200.87:296:03Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:103.11:454.27:020.78:170.97:306:02Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:093.01:454.07:010.98:121.06:315:01Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:133.12:443.98:010.99:010.96:325:00Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:143.33:383.98:590.99:450.86:334:59Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:063.64:254.09:550.810:250.76:344:58Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:504.05:074.010:460.711:030.56:354:57Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:324.35:484.111:320.511:400.46:364:57Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:124.76:284.112:160.46:384:56New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:515.07:094.012:180.212:590.26:394:55New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:325.27:504.012:560.11:420.26:404:54New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:155.38:333.91:350.12:260.16:414:53New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:595.39:183.82:160.13:120.26:424:53Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:465.310:053.63:000.14:020.36:434:52Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:365.210:563.53:490.14:560.46:444:51Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:305.011:533.44:440.25:540.46:454:51Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:284.85:460.36:530.46:464:50First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:573.51:304.66:520.47:520.36:474:49First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:063.62:344.48:000.38:480.26:484:49First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:134.03:364.39:080.39:410.06:494:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:134.44:334.210:140.110:32-0.16:504:48Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:074.75:254.011:150.011:20-0.36:514:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:575.06:143.912:11-0.26:524:47Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:445.27:013.812:07-0.41:02-0.26:534:47Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:305.37:483.712:51-0.41:49-0.26:544:46Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:165.28:333.51:35-0.32:35-0.16:554:46Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:025.19:183.42:18-0.23:200.06:564:46Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:474.910:033.33:02-0.14:060.26:574:46Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 9:29 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 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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