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 1h 37m 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:334.610:493.13:480.14:530.46:584:45Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:194.311:383.04:350.35:420.66:594:45Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:074.15:270.56:300.77:004:45Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:303.012:573.86:210.77:170.77:014:45Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:263.11:503.77:170.88:020.77:014:45Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:243.32:423.68:140.88:460.67:024:45Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:183.53:333.59:110.79:290.57:034:45Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:083.94:223.510:060.610:130.47:044:45Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:544.25:083.510:580.510:570.27:054:45Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:384.65:533.611:480.311:410.07:064:45Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:224.96:383.612:350.17:064:45New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:085.17:243.612:26-0.11:220.07:074:45New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:555.38:123.61:11-0.32:09-0.17:084:46New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:435.49:013.61:57-0.42:57-0.17:094:46Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:335.39:513.62:46-0.43:48-0.17:094:46Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:235.210:443.63:38-0.34:40-0.17:104:46Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:164.911:413.64:34-0.25:34-0.17:114:47Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:104.65:35-0.16:29-0.17:114:47First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:423.61:074.26:400.07:23-0.17:124:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:463.82:083.97:470.18:17-0.17:124:48First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:524.03:103.68:550.19:10-0.27:134:48Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:544.34:093.410:020.110:03-0.27:134:49Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:504.55:043.311:050.010:55-0.37:144:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:414.75:543.212:02-0.17:144:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:294.86:423.212:52-0.17:154:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:154.87:283.212:31-0.41:36-0.17:154:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:004.88:123.21:16-0.42:18-0.17:154:52Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:434.78:553.21:59-0.32:590.07:164:53Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:264.69:383.12:41-0.33:400.17:164:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:074.410:213.13:23-0.14:200.27:164:54Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:484.211:043.14:070.05:010.37:164:55Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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