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 3h 58m 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 - Sep 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:423.91:104.36:380.87:190.96:347:31Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:283.72:034.47:250.88:151.06:347:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:223.63:014.58:180.89:141.06:357:28Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:233.64:034.79:160.710:150.86:367:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:253.75:035.010:160.511:150.66:377:25Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:243.96:005.311:160.36:387:24Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:204.36:535.512:110.312:150.06:397:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:144.67:455.71:040.01:11-0.36:397:21New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:065.08:365.81:53-0.22:05-0.56:407:19New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:585.39:265.62:40-0.42:58-0.66:417:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:505.410:165.43:27-0.53:51-0.66:427:16Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:415.511:055.04:15-0.54:45-0.46:437:15Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:335.411:564.65:04-0.35:42-0.26:437:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:275.25:55-0.16:420.16:447:12First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:494.11:244.96:490.17:450.46:457:10First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:463.72:264.77:460.38:500.66:467:09First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:503.53:334.58:470.59:580.76:477:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:593.44:404.49:480.611:020.76:487:06Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:043.45:384.510:490.611:570.76:487:04Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:563.66:254.511:450.56:497:02Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:403.87:054.612:400.612:330.46:507:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:194.07:434.61:160.51:160.36:516:59Full Moon22Tue
23Wed7:584.38:214.71:490.41:550.36:526:58Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:364.58:584.72:210.42:330.36:536:56Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:154.69:354.62:540.43:110.36:536:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:534.710:134.43:270.43:500.46:546:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:314.810:504.34:020.54:300.56:556:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:114.811:294.14:380.65:130.66:566:50Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:524.75:170.76:000.86:576:49Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:113.912:374.76:010.86:520.96:586:47Third Quarter30Wed
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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