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 3h 17m 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 - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:364.14:523.010:560.210:44-0.16:335:57Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:324.25:443.211:500.111:38-0.26:325:58Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:204.26:293.312:340.06:305:59Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:024.37:113.512:26-0.31:110.06:296:00New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:414.37:503.71:08-0.41:45-0.16:276:00New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:184.38:303.91:48-0.42:18-0.16:266:01New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:554.29:084.02:26-0.32:510.06:256:02New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:324.19:474.03:05-0.23:250.06:236:03Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:093.910:264.03:44-0.14:010.26:226:04Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:473.711:064.04:260.14:380.36:206:05Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:273.411:493.95:100.35:180.46:196:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:103.25:580.56:030.56:176:07First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:383.81:003.16:510.66:540.56:166:08First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:353.92:583.08:490.78:510.57:147:09First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:374.04:003.19:490.69:510.47:137:10First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:394.25:013.310:490.510:520.17:117:11Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:384.55:573.711:470.311:51-0.27:107:12Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:324.86:514.112:400.07:087:13Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:235.07:424.512:48-0.51:29-0.37:077:14Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:135.28:334.81:42-0.82:16-0.67:057:14Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:035.29:235.12:34-0.93:02-0.77:047:15Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:525.010:145.23:26-1.03:48-0.87:027:16Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:414.711:045.24:19-0.94:35-0.77:017:17Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:304.311:565.05:13-0.75:25-0.56:597:18Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:213.96:10-0.46:18-0.36:587:19Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:514.81:163.57:11-0.17:14-0.16:567:20Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:514.42:173.28:150.18:150.16:557:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:574.23:253.09:220.39:190.26:537:22Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:084.04:363.010:290.410:250.36:527:23Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:154.05:363.211:320.411:270.26:507:23Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:104.06:253.412:230.36:497:24Waning Crescent31Wed
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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