Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 7:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 1:37 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:004.410:163.63:22-0.24:020.07:065:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:394.210:593.74:07-0.14:420.07:055:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:204.011:453.84:550.05:240.07:045:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:053.75:490.16:110.07:035:30Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:383.912:573.46:470.27:010.07:025:31Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:374.11:573.27:510.27:58-0.17:015:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:424.23:023.18:570.28:58-0.27:005:33Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:484.54:083.110:050.110:01-0.36:595:34Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:514.75:103.311:10-0.111:03-0.66:585:35Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:515.06:083.512:09-0.36:575:36Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:475.17:033.712:03-0.81:02-0.56:565:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:405.27:563.912:58-1.01:51-0.66:555:39New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:305.18:464.01:51-1.02:37-0.76:545:40New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:174.99:354.12:42-1.03:22-0.66:535:41Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:024.610:234.13:32-0.84:06-0.56:525:42Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:474.111:104.04:23-0.54:49-0.46:505:43Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:313.711:583.95:15-0.25:34-0.16:495:44Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:173.36:090.16:200.16:485:45First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:493.71:072.97:050.37:080.26:475:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:453.62:032.78:030.57:590.46:465:47First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:463.53:032.69:050.68:540.46:445:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:483.64:022.710:070.79:500.46:435:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:443.74:542.811:030.610:430.36:425:50Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:334.05:413.011:480.511:320.16:405:51Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:174.26:253.312:270.46:395:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:584.47:073.512:17-0.11:040.26:385:53Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:384.57:493.812:59-0.21:390.16:365:54Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:174.68:294.01:40-0.32:150.06:355:55Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:554.59:104.12:21-0.32:51-0.16:345:56Full Moon29Wed
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 4:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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