Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 4:16 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 52m at 10:28 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:304.98:473.91:570.32:370.37:286:04New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:085.09:253.82:310.33:160.47:296:03New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:475.09:043.72:070.42:560.56:305:02Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:274.99:443.62:440.43:380.66:315:01Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:104.910:273.43:230.54:240.76:325:00Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:564.811:143.34:080.65:160.86:334:59Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:474.75:000.76:110.86:344:59First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:093.312:444.66:000.77:080.76:354:58First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:113.41:454.57:040.68:040.66:364:57First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:183.62:474.58:110.58:590.46:374:56First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:224.03:474.59:170.39:510.16:384:55Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:204.64:424.510:210.110:42-0.16:394:54Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:145.15:354.411:21-0.111:31-0.46:404:54Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:055.56:264.412:18-0.36:414:53Full Moon14Thu
15Fri6:565.77:164.212:19-0.51:12-0.46:434:52Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:475.88:074.01:07-0.62:04-0.46:444:51Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:375.88:573.81:55-0.62:55-0.36:454:51Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:285.59:473.62:43-0.43:47-0.16:464:50Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:205.210:383.43:34-0.24:420.16:474:50Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:124.811:323.24:270.05:380.36:484:49Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:054.45:240.36:350.56:494:49Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:293.11:014.16:230.57:300.66:504:48Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:313.11:593.87:250.68:200.66:514:48Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:343.22:563.78:260.79:060.66:524:47Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:313.53:473.69:250.79:470.66:534:47Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:203.84:323.510:200.710:270.56:544:46Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:024.15:153.511:090.611:050.46:554:46Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:424.45:563.511:530.511:440.36:564:46Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:224.66:373.512:350.46:574:46New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:034.87:183.512:220.21:150.36:584:45New Moon30Sat
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 1:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (9% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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