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 3h 11m 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 - May 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:143.66:090.06:040.06:077:53Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:455.01:123.57:100.17:060.16:057:54Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:464.72:183.48:130.28:130.26:047:54Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:534.53:293.49:150.29:210.26:037:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:014.34:373.710:160.210:290.26:027:56Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:044.25:364.011:110.111:340.16:017:57Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:594.16:274.312:000.06:007:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:484.07:124.612:320.012:45-0.15:597:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:323.97:544.81:23-0.11:25-0.15:588:00New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:143.88:354.92:08-0.22:04-0.15:578:01New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:553.79:154.92:50-0.12:41-0.15:568:02New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:363.69:564.83:31-0.13:190.15:568:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:173.510:374.74:110.13:580.25:558:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:593.411:204.54:530.24:390.45:548:04Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:413.25:360.45:220.55:538:05Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:044.312:263.16:220.66:100.75:528:06Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:514.21:153.17:100.77:020.85:518:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:414.02:093.17:590.87:570.85:518:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:353.93:063.38:480.88:540.85:508:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:303.94:023.69:360.79:520.75:498:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:243.94:553.910:240.510:500.55:498:10Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:154.05:444.411:110.411:460.35:488:11Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:044.16:314.811:570.15:478:11Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:524.17:195.312:400.112:44-0.15:478:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:414.18:075.61:32-0.21:30-0.35:468:13Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:314.18:575.82:23-0.32:18-0.45:468:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:214.09:495.83:14-0.43:07-0.45:458:15Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:134.010:425.74:06-0.43:58-0.45:458:15Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:073.811:365.55:00-0.34:53-0.35:448:16Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:023.75:57-0.25:52-0.15:448:17Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:325.11:013.66:550.06:550.05:448:17Third 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 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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