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 : 9:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 3:16 pm (3.9 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 - Aug 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:183.98:505.52:160.22:06-0.26:088:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:074.19:365.53:000.02:56-0.36:088:09Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:564.410:235.43:44-0.13:46-0.36:098:08Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:454.611:105.24:29-0.24:38-0.36:108:07Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:364.711:574.85:15-0.25:34-0.16:118:06Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:284.86:02-0.16:330.16:128:05Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:474.41:244.86:52-0.17:360.36:138:04Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:423.92:244.87:450.08:420.46:138:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:423.53:294.78:410.19:500.56:148:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:473.34:364.79:400.211:000.56:158:01Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:543.25:394.810:410.26:168:00Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:553.26:364.912:060.511:42 AM0.26:177:58Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:493.47:264.91:020.412:380.16:187:57Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:373.58:114.91:480.31:290.06:187:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:223.78:534.92:280.32:140.06:197:55New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:053.99:324.83:040.22:560.06:207:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:464.010:104.73:380.33:370.16:217:52New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:264.110:474.54:120.34:180.26:227:51Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:064.211:244.24:460.45:000.46:237:50Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:464.25:210.55:440.66:247:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:033.912:274.25:580.66:320.86:247:47Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:433.61:134.26:370.87:221.06:257:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:283.42:034.17:220.98:171.16:267:44First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:193.23:014.28:110.99:161.26:277:43First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:183.14:024.39:060.910:171.16:287:42First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:203.25:024.610:050.811:160.96:297:40Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:193.45:574.911:040.56:297:39Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:133.76:485.212:110.712:020.36:307:37Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:044.17:375.51:010.412:560.06:317:36Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:544.48:255.61:470.11:48-0.36:327:34Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:444.89:125.62:31-0.12:40-0.46:337:33Full 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 6:18 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 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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