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 : 8:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 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 - Oct 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:113.45:424.410:550.911:530.96:596:45Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:593.76:264.511:470.77:006:44Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:424.07:064.712:320.812:340.57:016:42Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:234.47:454.81:080.61:170.47:016:41New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:034.78:244.81:430.42:000.37:026:39New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:435.09:034.72:180.32:420.27:036:38New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:235.29:434.62:550.23:250.27:046:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:055.310:254.43:320.24:100.27:056:35Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:495.411:094.24:120.24:580.37:066:33Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:365.311:563.94:560.35:520.47:076:32Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:285.25:460.46:500.67:086:31First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:503.71:275.06:440.57:530.77:096:29First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:523.52:334.97:480.58:590.77:096:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:023.53:434.98:550.510:030.67:106:26First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:133.74:494.910:040.411:040.47:116:25Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:184.05:484.911:100.211:580.27:126:24Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:144.46:404.912:120.07:136:22Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:054.87:294.812:460.01:07-0.17:146:21Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:525.18:144.71:30-0.21:58-0.27:156:20Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:375.28:584.52:11-0.22:46-0.27:166:18Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:215.39:414.22:51-0.23:32-0.17:176:17Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:055.210:244.03:31-0.14:170.17:186:16Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:485.111:083.74:110.15:030.37:196:15Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:324.811:523.54:530.35:520.57:206:13Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:194.65:380.66:430.87:216:12Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:393.31:104.36:280.87:371.07:226:11Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:323.12:064.17:230.98:331.17:236:10Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:323.13:064.08:211.09:271.17:246:09Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:343.24:054.19:191.010:161.07:256:08Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:323.44:574.210:160.911:020.87:266:06Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:233.85:434.311:110.811:430.67:276:05Waning Crescent31Wed
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 5:16 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 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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