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 5h 48m 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 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:444.57:024.412:180.512:430.47:286:04Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:254.86:434.512:580.312:270.36:295:03Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:075.17:254.512:370.11:100.16:305:02Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:495.38:084.41:160.01:540.16:315:01Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:325.48:514.31:570.02:380.06:325:00Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:165.59:374.22:390.03:260.16:334:59Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:045.410:254.03:250.04:170.26:344:58Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:545.311:183.94:150.15:110.26:354:58Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:485.15:110.26:100.36:364:57Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:163.812:474.96:120.37:100.36:374:56Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:203.71:514.77:170.38:100.26:384:55Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:283.92:564.58:230.39:080.16:394:54Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:344.13:584.59:290.210:040.06:414:53Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:334.54:544.410:330.010:56-0.26:424:53Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:264.85:454.411:32-0.111:45-0.36:434:52Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:155.06:344.312:25-0.36:444:51New Moon16Sun
17Mon7:025.27:204.212:30-0.41:14-0.36:454:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:475.28:054.01:14-0.42:00-0.36:464:50New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:325.28:503.91:56-0.32:45-0.26:474:50New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:165.09:343.72:39-0.23:300.06:484:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:004.810:193.53:210.04:150.26:494:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:444.611:053.44:060.25:020.46:504:48Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:304.311:543.24:530.45:500.56:514:48Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:194.15:440.66:390.66:524:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:463.21:113.96:380.77:280.76:534:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:433.22:053.87:330.88:160.76:544:46First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:413.42:593.88:300.89:030.66:554:46First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:343.73:513.89:250.79:490.56:564:46Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:244.04:393.910:190.610:340.36:574:46Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:094.45:254.011:100.411:180.16:584:45Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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