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 3m at 6:10 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:19 pm (3.9 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 - Sep 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:323.78:024.81:390.51:250.26:347:31New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:123.98:384.72:120.42:060.26:357:30New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:504.19:144.72:430.42:450.26:357:28New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:294.39:504.53:140.43:240.26:367:27New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:074.410:264.43:450.44:020.46:377:25Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:454.511:034.14:180.54:420.56:387:24Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:234.511:403.94:510.65:250.76:397:22Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:034.55:270.76:100.96:397:21Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:193.612:474.46:080.87:011.06:407:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:033.41:394.46:540.97:581.26:417:18First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:553.32:394.47:480.98:581.26:427:16First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:583.23:444.58:490.910:011.16:437:14First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:043.34:474.89:520.711:010.96:447:13Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:073.65:445.110:550.511:570.66:447:11Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:044.06:375.311:550.26:457:10Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:564.57:275.512:470.312:52-0.16:467:08Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:484.98:165.51:330.01:47-0.46:477:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:385.39:045.42:18-0.32:39-0.56:487:05Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:285.69:525.13:02-0.43:32-0.56:497:04Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:185.710:414.83:47-0.44:25-0.36:497:02Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:095.711:304.34:33-0.35:21-0.16:507:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:015.55:23-0.16:200.26:516:59Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:223.912:585.16:160.17:240.56:526:58Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:183.52:004.87:140.48:320.76:536:56Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:233.33:114.68:180.69:430.86:546:55Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:363.24:244.49:240.710:510.86:546:53Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:483.35:274.410:300.711:470.86:556:51Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:453.56:164.511:300.66:566:50Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:303.76:554.512:300.712:220.56:576:48Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:094.07:314.51:040.61:060.46:586:47Waning Crescent30Mon
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 9:14 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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