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 24m 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 - Dec 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:213.92:454.38:180.28:550.06:584:45Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:254.23:464.29:230.19:50-0.26:594:45Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:244.64:434.210:28-0.110:44-0.47:004:45Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:194.95:374.111:28-0.311:35-0.67:014:45Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:115.26:294.112:24-0.47:024:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:015.47:194.012:24-0.71:16-0.57:034:45New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:505.48:093.81:12-0.72:06-0.57:044:45New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:385.38:573.71:59-0.72:54-0.47:054:45New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:265.19:453.62:45-0.53:42-0.37:054:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:134.810:323.43:33-0.34:30-0.17:064:45Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:594.511:213.34:21-0.15:190.17:074:45Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:474.25:120.26:090.37:084:45First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:123.212:363.96:060.46:570.47:084:46First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:063.11:283.67:010.67:440.57:094:46First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:043.22:223.57:570.68:300.57:104:46First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:003.43:153.48:540.79:150.47:104:47Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:533.64:063.49:490.610:000.37:114:47Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:403.94:533.410:420.510:450.27:124:47Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:254.35:383.511:310.411:280.17:124:48Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:084.56:223.612:160.27:134:48Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:514.87:063.612:12-0.11:010.17:134:49Full Moon21Mon
22Tue7:355.07:513.712:54-0.21:44-0.17:144:49Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:195.18:363.71:38-0.32:29-0.17:144:50Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:055.19:233.72:22-0.43:14-0.27:144:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:515.110:113.73:09-0.44:02-0.27:154:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:395.011:023.74:00-0.34:52-0.27:154:52Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:294.711:573.74:55-0.25:45-0.27:164:52Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:224.45:54-0.16:38-0.27:164:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:563.81:204.16:570.07:33-0.27:164:54Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:003.92:213.88:020.08:29-0.37:164:54Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:054.13:233.69:090.09:24-0.37:164:55Waning Crescent31Thu
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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