Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 22m at 7:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:15 pm (3.9 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 - Apr 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:363.95:24-0.25:26-0.16:477:26Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:024.912:263.66:200.06:190.06:457:27Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:574.81:223.47:200.27:180.16:447:28Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:594.62:263.28:240.38:230.26:427:28Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:084.53:373.29:310.39:310.26:417:29Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:194.44:473.410:370.310:390.06:397:30Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:254.55:493.711:370.111:45-0.16:387:31Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:224.56:434.012:300.06:367:32Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:134.57:324.312:43-0.31:16-0.26:357:33Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:594.48:174.61:36-0.41:58-0.36:347:34New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:424.39:004.72:24-0.52:37-0.36:327:35New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:244.19:424.83:08-0.43:14-0.36:317:36New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:053.910:234.83:52-0.33:52-0.16:297:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:463.711:044.64:35-0.14:310.16:287:37Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:273.511:474.45:180.15:110.36:277:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:093.26:040.35:550.56:257:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:334.212:553.16:530.66:440.66:247:40First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:234.01:472.97:450.87:370.86:237:41First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:193.82:452.98:390.98:340.86:217:42First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:203.83:463.09:330.99:330.86:207:43First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:193.84:433.310:250.810:310.76:197:44Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:124.05:343.711:130.711:260.56:177:45Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:004.16:204.111:580.56:167:45Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:444.37:044.512:180.212:400.26:157:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:284.47:484.91:070.01:220.06:147:47Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:124.48:335.21:54-0.22:03-0.26:127:48Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:574.39:195.42:41-0.32:45-0.36:117:49Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:434.210:065.53:29-0.43:29-0.36:107:50Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:314.110:565.54:19-0.34:16-0.26:097:51Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:213.811:485.35:12-0.25:07-0.16:087:52Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 11:04 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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