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 2h 33m 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 - Nov 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:074.26:264.412:010.67:286:04Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:494.67:084.412:230.412:490.47:296:03Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:315.07:504.41:020.21:350.27:306:02New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:135.37:324.41:420.11:200.06:315:01New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:575.58:174.31:22-0.12:060.06:325:00New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:425.69:024.12:04-0.12:540.06:334:59Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:305.69:504.02:48-0.13:440.16:344:58Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:205.510:423.83:370.04:390.26:354:58Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:155.311:383.64:310.15:380.36:364:57Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:145.05:310.26:400.46:374:56First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:423.51:184.86:360.37:430.46:384:55First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:513.52:254.67:450.38:430.36:394:54First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:023.73:294.48:530.39:390.26:414:53Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed4:064.14:274.310:000.210:310.06:424:53Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:004.45:184.211:020.111:18-0.16:434:52Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:484.76:054.111:570.06:444:51Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:334.96:504.012:01-0.212:46-0.16:454:51Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:165.17:333.812:42-0.21:31-0.16:464:50Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:585.18:153.71:22-0.22:14-0.16:474:50Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:405.08:573.52:01-0.12:560.16:484:49Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:234.99:403.42:410.03:390.26:494:48Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:064.710:233.33:220.24:230.46:504:48Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:504.511:093.14:060.45:100.66:514:48Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:374.211:583.04:530.65:580.76:524:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:264.15:450.76:470.86:534:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:523.01:193.96:400.87:360.86:544:46Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:493.22:133.87:370.88:230.76:554:46Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:473.43:063.88:340.89:080.66:564:46Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:403.73:563.89:310.79:530.46:574:46Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:294.24:443.910:260.510:380.26:584:45Waning Crescent30Fri
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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