Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 8:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 2:32 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:143.712:454.86:030.77:070.96:596:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:043.51:434.76:570.88:081.06:596:44First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:053.42:484.78:000.89:120.97:006:43First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:143.43:574.99:060.710:150.87:016:41First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:233.75:005.010:130.511:140.57:026:40Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:264.15:585.211:180.27:036:38Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:224.66:515.312:080.212:20-0.17:046:37Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:155.07:415.312:57-0.11:17-0.37:056:35Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:055.48:305.11:43-0.32:11-0.57:066:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:555.69:184.92:28-0.43:02-0.57:076:32Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:445.710:064.63:12-0.43:54-0.47:076:31Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:325.610:544.23:56-0.34:46-0.17:086:30Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:215.411:423.84:42-0.15:400.27:096:28Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:125.15:310.26:370.57:106:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:333.51:064.76:250.57:380.77:116:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:283.22:064.47:230.78:410.97:126:24Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:323.13:124.28:240.89:441.07:136:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:403.14:174.19:270.910:411.07:146:21Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:433.35:124.210:270.911:260.97:156:20Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:333.65:564.211:220.87:166:19Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:153.96:364.312:030.812:100.67:176:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:554.27:134.312:370.612:530.57:186:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:334.67:514.31:100.51:340.47:196:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:104.88:294.31:430.42:140.37:206:14New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:495.09:074.22:170.32:530.37:216:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:285.19:464.12:520.33:340.37:226:11New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:085.210:263.93:290.34:160.47:236:10Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:505.111:093.74:080.45:030.57:246:09Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:365.111:553.64:510.55:540.67:256:08Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:274.95:410.56:510.77:266:07Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:483.41:254.86:400.67:510.77:276:06First Quarter31Thu
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 5:37 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 58% 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 (58% 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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