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 50m 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 - Jul 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:054.22:464.08:190.08:480.35:468:27Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:033.83:484.19:100.19:530.45:478:27Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:023.54:464.210:000.210:580.55:478:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:593.35:384.310:490.211:580.55:488:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:503.26:244.511:370.35:488:27Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:363.27:074.612:500.412:230.25:498:26Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:203.27:494.71:330.41:060.25:498:26New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:033.38:304.72:120.41:480.25:508:26New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:453.49:124.82:490.32:290.25:518:25New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:273.49:524.83:250.43:090.25:518:25New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:083.510:324.74:020.43:490.35:528:25Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:493.511:114.64:400.44:300.45:538:24Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:313.611:504.55:190.55:140.55:538:24Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:133.75:580.56:010.65:548:23Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:314.312:583.86:390.56:520.75:558:23First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:144.11:473.97:220.57:470.75:558:22First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:023.92:414.28:080.48:460.75:568:22First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:573.73:394.58:580.49:480.65:578:21First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:563.64:384.89:510.210:510.55:588:20Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:573.65:375.110:480.111:540.35:588:20Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:563.76:345.511:46-0.15:598:19Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:533.87:305.712:530.012:44-0.46:008:18Full Moon22Sun
23Mon7:494.08:255.81:49-0.21:41-0.66:018:18Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:444.19:195.82:41-0.32:36-0.76:018:17Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:394.310:115.73:32-0.43:30-0.76:028:16Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:334.311:025.44:22-0.44:25-0.56:038:15Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:264.411:515.05:12-0.35:21-0.36:048:14Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:194.46:01-0.26:20-0.16:058:14Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:414.51:144.36:51-0.17:200.26:068:13Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:324.02:104.27:410.18:220.56:068:12Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:273.63:104.28:310.39:260.66:078:11Third Quarter31Tue
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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