Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 55m at 7:02 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:16 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:413.78:034.81:350.31:270.25:438:18New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:233.78:444.92:150.22:060.25:438:18New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:043.79:255.02:550.22:450.25:438:19New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:463.710:075.03:360.23:260.25:438:19New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:293.610:505.04:180.24:080.25:428:20Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:123.611:354.95:030.34:540.35:428:21Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:593.65:510.35:440.45:428:21Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:224.812:503.66:410.36:400.45:428:22Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:134.61:453.77:330.37:400.45:428:22First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:094.52:463.98:260.28:440.45:428:23First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:084.33:484.29:190.19:480.35:428:23First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:094.24:484.610:13-0.110:530.15:428:24Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:084.15:455.011:07-0.211:56-0.15:428:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:054.16:395.312:01-0.45:428:25Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:004.07:325.512:55-0.312:53-0.55:428:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:534.08:245.61:51-0.41:45-0.65:428:25Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:463.99:155.62:43-0.52:35-0.65:428:26Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:373.810:065.43:33-0.43:24-0.55:428:26Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:283.710:555.14:23-0.34:14-0.35:428:26Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:173.611:434.85:13-0.15:05-0.15:428:26Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:073.56:030.05:580.15:428:27Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:314.512:583.56:520.26:530.45:438:27Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:204.11:513.47:400.47:480.65:438:27Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:103.82:463.58:260.58:450.75:438:27Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:033.63:423.69:110.59:410.85:448:27Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:563.44:343.89:550.510:370.85:448:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:483.45:234.110:400.511:300.75:448:27Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:373.46:084.411:240.55:458:27Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:233.46:524.612:200.612:090.45:458:27Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:083.57:354.81:060.512:530.35:468:27New Moon30Wed
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 10:09 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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