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 23m 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 - Oct 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:454.38:064.51:350.51:450.36:596:45New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:224.58:424.42:040.42:230.37:006:44New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:594.79:184.32:350.43:000.37:006:42New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:364.89:544.23:060.43:380.47:016:41New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:134.910:314.03:390.54:170.57:026:39Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:524.811:093.84:130.64:580.77:036:38Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:324.711:493.64:500.75:440.97:046:37Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:174.65:320.86:351.07:056:35Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:343.41:084.66:210.97:321.17:066:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:283.32:084.57:200.98:331.17:076:32First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:323.33:144.68:240.99:331.07:086:31First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:403.54:184.89:300.710:310.77:086:29Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:443.95:164.910:350.511:250.47:096:28Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:424.46:105.111:370.27:106:27Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:354.97:015.112:150.112:36-0.17:116:25Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:265.47:505.11:02-0.21:32-0.47:126:24Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:165.88:394.91:47-0.42:25-0.57:136:23Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:066.09:284.62:33-0.53:17-0.57:146:21Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:566.010:184.33:18-0.54:10-0.37:156:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:475.811:084.04:06-0.35:04-0.17:166:19Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:395.54:56-0.16:020.27:176:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:003.712:355.15:510.27:040.57:186:16Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:563.41:354.76:500.48:080.77:196:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:593.22:414.47:540.69:130.87:206:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:103.23:494.28:590.710:140.87:216:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:203.34:494.110:040.811:040.87:226:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:163.55:374.111:030.711:440.77:236:10Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:003.86:174.111:550.67:246:09Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:384.26:554.112:190.612:410.57:256:08Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:154.57:324.112:510.51:210.47:266:07New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:524.78:094.01:240.42:000.47:276:06New 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 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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