Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:02 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 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 - Jan 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:064.44:223.510:15-0.110:19-0.47:174:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:034.65:183.411:18-0.211:13-0.57:174:57Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:564.86:113.412:14-0.37:174:58Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:474.97:013.412:05-0.61:05-0.47:174:58New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:354.97:493.412:54-0.71:52-0.47:174:59New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:224.88:363.41:40-0.72:36-0.37:175:00New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:064.79:213.32:25-0.63:19-0.27:175:01Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:494.510:053.33:10-0.44:02-0.17:175:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:324.310:503.23:55-0.24:440.07:175:03Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:144.011:353.24:410.05:260.17:175:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:583.75:300.26:090.37:165:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:243.212:443.46:210.46:530.37:165:06First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:163.21:333.27:140.57:380.47:165:07First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:113.32:273.18:100.68:240.47:165:08First Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:063.53:213.09:070.69:130.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:003.84:143.110:040.510:030.27:155:10Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:504.15:043.210:590.410:530.07:155:11Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:394.45:533.311:490.211:42-0.27:145:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:264.76:403.512:370.07:145:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:135.07:283.612:30-0.41:23-0.27:135:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:005.28:163.81:18-0.62:09-0.47:135:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:475.29:053.92:05-0.72:55-0.57:125:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:345.29:544.02:55-0.83:42-0.57:125:17Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:225.010:454.03:46-0.74:30-0.57:115:18Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:104.611:384.14:41-0.55:20-0.57:105:19Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:024.25:40-0.46:12-0.47:105:21Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:354.012:573.86:42-0.27:06-0.47:095:22Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:374.01:573.47:470.08:02-0.37:085:23Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:434.13:023.28:550.09:00-0.37:085:24Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:494.24:053.010:030.09:59-0.37:075:25Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun4:504.35:043.011:080.010:57-0.47:065:26Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:53 am — 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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