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 26m 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 - Apr 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:563.82:202.98:130.88:100.76:487:25First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:553.83:203.09:090.99:080.76:467:26First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:573.94:213.110:070.810:080.66:457:27First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:564.15:173.411:020.611:070.36:437:28Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:494.46:083.811:530.46:427:29Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:384.66:574.312:030.112:410.16:407:30Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:254.87:454.712:56-0.21:25-0.26:397:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:124.98:325.11:47-0.52:09-0.46:387:31Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:594.89:205.42:37-0.72:53-0.56:367:32Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:474.710:095.53:27-0.73:38-0.66:357:33Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:354.410:595.54:18-0.74:25-0.56:337:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:254.111:525.35:13-0.55:15-0.46:327:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:173.86:10-0.36:10-0.26:307:36Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:485.01:153.57:120.07:100.06:297:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:504.72:193.38:160.28:150.26:287:38Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:584.43:313.29:230.39:230.26:267:38Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:104.24:423.310:280.310:310.26:257:39Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:154.15:423.511:270.311:350.16:247:40Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:104.16:313.812:160.26:227:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:564.17:134.112:300.012:580.16:217:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:364.17:534.31:18-0.11:340.06:207:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:154.08:314.52:01-0.12:080.06:187:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:533.99:094.62:40-0.12:420.06:177:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:313.89:474.63:18-0.13:160.16:167:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:103.710:264.63:560.03:510.26:157:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:493.611:064.54:350.24:290.46:137:47Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:293.411:484.45:170.45:080.56:127:48Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:103.36:010.55:520.66:117:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:324.212:563.26:490.76:410.76:107:50First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:214.11:473.17:410.87:360.86:097:51First Quarter30Sat
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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