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 1h 30m 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 - Dec 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:154.65:313.911:190.311:230.06:594:45Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:005.06:184.012:100.07:004:45New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:475.37:054.012:08-0.212:59-0.27:004:45New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:355.57:543.912:54-0.41:49-0.37:014:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:245.78:443.91:41-0.52:39-0.37:024:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:155.69:353.82:30-0.53:31-0.37:034:45Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:085.510:293.73:22-0.54:26-0.27:044:45Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:025.211:263.64:19-0.35:23-0.17:054:45Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:584.85:19-0.26:210.07:064:45First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:283.512:584.56:240.07:180.07:064:45First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:343.62:004.17:310.18:140.07:074:45First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:423.73:033.88:390.29:08-0.17:084:46First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:464.04:013.69:460.210:00-0.17:084:46Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:414.24:543.510:500.110:48-0.27:094:46Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:304.45:423.411:460.011:34-0.27:104:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:144.66:273.312:340.07:104:47Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:574.77:103.312:17-0.21:170.07:114:47Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:384.77:523.212:58-0.21:570.07:124:47Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:204.78:333.21:38-0.22:360.07:124:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:024.69:153.22:18-0.13:150.17:134:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:434.59:573.12:580.03:550.27:134:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:244.310:403.13:400.14:370.37:144:49Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:064.211:253.14:240.35:190.47:144:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:494.05:110.46:020.57:154:51Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:123.112:343.86:020.56:460.57:154:51Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:043.21:223.66:560.67:310.47:154:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:583.42:153.57:530.68:170.37:164:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:543.73:093.48:520.59:060.27:164:53Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:484.14:043.49:520.49:560.07:164:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:414.54:573.510:500.210:48-0.27:164:55Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:334.95:493.511:47-0.17:174:55Waning Crescent31Mon
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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