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 1h 33m 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 - Mar 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:143.16:040.46:110.46:335:56First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:433.61:032.96:560.66:580.56:325:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:383.61:592.87:510.77:510.66:315:58First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:393.62:582.88:490.88:460.56:295:59First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:393.83:572.99:480.79:440.46:286:00Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:354.04:503.110:440.610:390.26:266:01Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:264.35:393.411:330.411:31-0.16:256:02Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:124.66:263.812:180.16:246:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:574.87:124.112:20-0.31:01-0.16:226:04Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:424.97:584.41:07-0.51:42-0.36:216:05Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:264.98:444.71:54-0.72:24-0.46:196:06Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:104.89:304.82:42-0.73:07-0.56:186:07Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:564.611:194.94:32-0.64:51-0.57:167:08Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:434.25:25-0.55:39-0.47:157:09Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:094.812:333.86:22-0.36:31-0.27:137:10Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:044.71:283.57:230.07:28-0.17:127:11Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:064.52:313.28:280.18:300.07:107:12Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:144.33:413.19:370.29:350.07:097:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:264.34:513.110:460.310:420.07:077:13Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:344.35:543.311:510.211:47-0.17:067:14Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:314.46:483.512:440.07:047:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:214.47:343.812:44-0.31:29-0.17:037:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:044.48:174.01:34-0.42:08-0.17:017:17New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:454.38:584.22:18-0.42:44-0.27:007:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:234.29:374.33:00-0.43:18-0.26:587:19New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:014.110:164.33:40-0.33:53-0.16:577:20New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:393.910:554.34:20-0.24:280.16:557:21Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:183.711:354.25:010.05:050.26:547:21Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:573.45:440.25:440.46:527:22Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:184.112:403.26:300.56:270.66:517:23Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:044.01:263.07:190.77:160.76:497:24First Quarter31Thu
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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