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 23m at 7:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:37 am (4.2 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 - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:224.17:555.31:210.11:17-0.26:337:32Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:124.38:425.32:070.02:09-0.36:347:31Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:004.59:275.12:50-0.12:57-0.36:357:29Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:454.610:104.93:31-0.13:43-0.26:367:28Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:294.610:514.64:100.04:290.06:377:26Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:124.611:324.24:490.25:150.36:377:25Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:554.55:290.46:030.56:387:23Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:143.912:414.46:100.66:540.86:397:22Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:593.61:304.26:550.87:471.06:407:20Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:493.32:244.17:430.98:441.16:417:19Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:453.23:244.18:361.09:421.26:417:17Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:463.24:254.29:321.010:391.16:427:15Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:453.35:204.410:280.911:321.06:437:14Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:383.56:094.711:220.76:447:12Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:253.86:544.912:180.812:130.56:457:11Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:104.27:375.11:010.61:010.36:467:09New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:544.58:195.21:400.41:470.16:467:08New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:374.89:015.22:200.22:330.06:477:06New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:215.19:445.12:590.03:19-0.16:487:05New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:065.310:284.93:400.04:07-0.16:497:03Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:525.411:144.64:220.04:580.06:507:02Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:425.45:080.15:530.26:517:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:034.312:355.35:580.26:530.46:516:59First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:563.91:335.16:540.37:570.56:526:57First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:573.72:395.07:550.49:040.66:536:55First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:063.53:504.99:000.410:120.66:546:54First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:183.64:584.910:070.411:170.56:556:52Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:243.85:584.911:130.36:566:51Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:204.06:505.012:130.312:130.16:566:49Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:104.37:364.91:010.21:070.06:576:48Full Moon30Fri
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 10:26 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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