Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 7:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 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 - Dec 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:384.84:59-0.16:030.16:584:45First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:043.412:344.45:580.17:000.26:594:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:053.31:324.07:000.37:560.37:004:45First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:103.32:323.78:030.58:470.37:014:45First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:133.43:283.69:050.59:340.37:024:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:063.64:183.510:040.510:170.37:034:45Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:513.95:023.510:560.510:570.27:034:45Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:324.15:443.511:420.411:360.27:044:45Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:124.46:253.512:240.37:054:45Full Moon9Thu
10Fri6:514.67:053.512:140.11:030.27:064:45Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:314.77:463.512:520.01:410.27:074:45Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:124.88:273.51:310.02:200.27:074:45Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:534.89:093.52:100.03:010.27:084:46Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:344.89:513.42:500.13:430.27:094:46Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:164.710:353.43:320.14:280.37:094:46Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:004.611:223.44:190.25:160.37:104:47Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:474.45:110.36:050.37:114:47Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:153.412:394.36:080.36:570.27:114:47Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:133.61:354.17:100.37:490.17:124:48Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:153.92:364.08:140.28:42-0.17:124:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:174.23:363.99:190.19:37-0.37:134:49Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:164.64:343.910:23-0.110:32-0.57:134:49Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:125.05:303.811:25-0.311:26-0.77:144:50Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:065.36:243.812:22-0.57:144:50New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:595.57:183.812:19-0.91:16-0.67:154:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:525.58:103.81:10-0.92:08-0.77:154:51New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:435.49:023.72:01-0.92:58-0.67:154:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:335.29:523.62:51-0.83:49-0.57:164:53Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:234.910:433.53:42-0.64:39-0.37:164:53Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:114.511:343.34:35-0.35:29-0.17:164:54Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:594.15:29-0.16:190.07:164:55First Quarter31Fri
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 4:15 pm — 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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