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 3h 31m 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:564.19:245.42:480.12:44-0.16:088:10New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:434.310:105.43:320.03:32-0.26:088:09New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:314.410:565.34:16-0.14:21-0.26:098:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:204.511:435.05:02-0.15:14-0.16:108:07Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:114.65:50-0.16:110.16:118:06Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:324.71:054.76:40-0.17:110.26:128:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:254.32:034.77:320.08:150.36:138:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:233.93:064.78:270.19:210.46:138:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:263.74:124.89:240.110:280.46:148:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:313.55:154.910:240.111:340.36:158:01Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:333.56:135.011:240.06:168:00Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:303.67:065.112:340.212:22-0.16:177:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:223.77:555.11:260.11:15-0.26:187:57Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:103.98:415.12:120.12:03-0.26:187:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:564.09:245.02:530.02:49-0.26:197:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:394.110:054.83:320.13:32-0.16:207:54Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:224.110:454.64:100.14:150.16:217:52Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:044.211:244.44:470.24:580.36:227:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:464.15:250.45:440.56:237:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:054.112:294.16:050.56:310.76:237:48Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:473.81:154.16:460.77:220.96:247:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:323.62:064.17:300.88:151.06:257:46Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:243.43:024.18:180.99:121.16:267:44Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:203.34:004.29:100.910:091.16:277:43Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:183.34:564.510:040.811:060.96:287:42Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:143.55:494.811:000.66:287:40Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:063.76:385.112:000.811:54 AM0.46:297:39Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:554.07:265.312:490.512:460.16:307:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:444.38:135.51:350.31:36-0.16:317:36New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:324.68:595.62:200.02:25-0.36:327:35New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:204.99:465.53:03-0.13:15-0.46:337:33New Moon31Tue
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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