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 4h 40m 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 - Jul 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:523.68:195.01:490.31:370.25:468:27New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:363.79:025.12:310.22:200.15:468:27New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:213.79:465.23:130.23:040.05:478:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:063.810:315.23:570.13:490.05:488:27Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:523.911:165.14:420.14:370.05:488:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:403.95:280.15:290.15:498:26Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:035.012:314.06:170.16:250.25:498:26Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:524.71:264.17:070.17:250.35:508:26First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:464.42:254.37:590.08:280.35:508:26First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:444.13:274.58:520.09:330.35:518:25First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:453.94:294.79:47-0.110:390.25:528:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:473.75:285.010:43-0.211:440.15:528:24Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:463.76:245.211:39-0.25:538:24Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:423.77:185.312:440.012:35-0.35:548:24Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:363.78:095.41:39-0.11:28-0.45:548:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:273.88:595.32:29-0.22:18-0.45:558:23Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:173.89:465.23:16-0.23:06-0.45:568:22Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:053.810:325.04:01-0.13:53-0.25:568:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:513.811:154.74:440.04:400.05:578:21Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:363.811:584.45:270.15:280.25:588:20Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:223.76:100.36:180.45:598:19Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:424.11:103.76:530.47:090.66:008:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:273.82:003.77:350.58:020.86:008:18Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:153.52:533.88:190.68:570.96:018:17Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:083.43:483.99:050.79:530.96:028:17Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:033.34:414.19:530.710:490.96:038:16Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:563.35:324.410:430.611:430.86:038:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:473.46:214.711:330.56:048:14Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:363.57:074.912:330.612:220.36:058:13Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:233.77:535.21:200.41:110.16:068:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:103.98:395.32:050.31:570.06:078:11New Moon31Sat
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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