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 5h 02m 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 - Aug 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:183.95:580.56:110.66:088:10Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:354.01:033.96:390.67:010.86:098:09Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:193.81:514.07:210.77:530.96:098:08Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:063.62:444.18:070.78:480.96:108:07Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:003.53:404.28:560.79:460.96:118:06Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:573.54:374.59:490.610:450.86:128:05Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:543.65:324.810:440.411:430.66:138:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:503.86:255.211:400.26:148:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:434.07:165.512:380.312:35-0.16:148:02Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:354.28:075.71:290.11:28-0.36:158:01New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:274.58:585.82:18-0.22:20-0.56:167:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:194.79:485.83:07-0.33:13-0.66:177:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:114.910:385.53:54-0.44:06-0.56:187:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:034.911:285.24:43-0.45:01-0.46:197:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:564.95:33-0.45:59-0.26:197:55Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:194.812:514.96:25-0.27:000.16:207:53First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:124.31:504.77:18-0.18:040.36:217:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:103.92:534.68:140.19:100.46:227:51First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:133.54:004.59:120.210:180.56:237:49First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:193.45:034.610:110.311:240.56:247:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:213.46:004.611:090.36:257:47Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:153.56:484.712:210.512:040.36:257:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:013.67:314.71:080.412:530.26:267:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:433.88:114.81:480.41:370.16:277:43Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:243.98:504.82:230.32:170.16:287:41Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:044.19:284.82:560.32:560.16:297:40Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:434.210:064.73:300.33:350.26:307:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:234.310:434.54:040.44:150.36:307:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:024.311:214.34:390.54:560.56:317:36Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:434.35:160.65:400.76:327:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:004.112:254.35:550.76:270.86:337:33Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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