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 0m 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:245.611:453.74:40-0.25:460.17:286:05Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:195.211:413.44:340.05:460.36:295:04Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:184.85:330.36:500.56:305:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:423.21:214.46:370.57:530.76:315:02Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:523.22:284.27:430.68:530.76:325:01Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:033.33:304.08:480.79:440.76:335:00Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:023.54:204.09:490.710:260.66:344:59Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:473.85:033.910:440.611:030.56:354:58Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:274.15:413.911:310.511:370.46:364:57Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:044.46:193.912:120.46:374:56Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:414.66:573.812:100.312:510.46:384:55New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:194.87:353.812:440.31:290.36:394:55New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:574.98:143.71:190.32:070.36:404:54New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:374.98:543.61:560.32:460.46:414:53New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:174.99:343.52:330.43:280.56:424:52Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:004.810:163.43:130.44:130.66:434:52Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:444.711:023.33:560.55:020.76:444:51Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:334.611:543.34:460.65:550.76:454:50Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:264.55:430.66:490.76:464:50First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:543.31:244.46:460.67:440.56:474:49First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:583.62:254.47:510.58:370.36:484:49First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:014.03:244.38:570.49:290.16:494:48Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:004.44:214.310:010.110:20-0.26:504:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:554.95:154.211:03-0.111:11-0.46:514:47Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:485.46:074.212:01-0.36:524:47Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:395.76:594.112:01-0.612:56-0.46:534:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:315.87:503.912:50-0.71:49-0.56:544:46Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:225.78:413.81:39-0.72:40-0.46:554:46Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:145.69:333.62:29-0.63:33-0.26:564:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:065.310:243.43:20-0.44:260.06:574:45Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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