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 4h 05m at 8:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:32 am (3.8 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 - Mar 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:445.27:014.112:03-0.812:54-0.56:335:57New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:365.27:534.412:59-1.01:41-0.76:315:58New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:255.18:444.61:52-1.12:27-0.86:305:59New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:134.99:334.72:44-1.03:11-0.86:296:00Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:594.510:224.73:36-0.83:56-0.66:276:01Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:464.011:114.54:29-0.64:42-0.46:266:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:333.65:24-0.25:30-0.26:246:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:024.312:233.16:220.16:210.16:236:04First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:584.01:182.87:230.47:160.36:216:05First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:013.83:212.79:280.69:150.47:207:06First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:093.74:272.610:360.710:170.47:187:06First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:153.75:272.811:390.711:160.47:177:07Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:083.86:163.012:270.67:157:08Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:534.06:593.312:090.21:050.57:147:09Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:324.17:393.612:540.11:380.37:137:10Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:094.28:193.81:360.02:090.27:117:11Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:464.38:574.12:15-0.12:410.17:107:12Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:224.39:354.22:53-0.23:140.17:087:13Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:594.210:134.43:32-0.13:470.17:077:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:354.010:524.54:12-0.14:220.17:057:15Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:133.811:324.54:550.05:000.27:047:16Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:533.65:410.25:420.27:027:17Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:174.512:383.46:330.36:300.37:017:17Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:094.41:313.27:310.47:270.36:597:18Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:104.32:353.18:340.58:310.36:587:19Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:194.43:453.19:400.59:380.26:567:20Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:284.54:533.410:450.310:460.06:557:21Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:334.75:553.811:450.111:51-0.36:537:22Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:304.86:514.212:39-0.26:527:23Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:234.97:434.612:51-0.61:28-0.46:507:24New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:134.98:334.91:47-0.82:13-0.66:497:25New Moon31Sun
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 11:25 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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