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 (tomorrow) : 9:30 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 49m at 3:29 am (3.4 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 - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:274.21:513.17:480.87:410.76:077:52Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:234.12:523.28:420.78:430.66:067:53Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:234.23:543.69:350.69:460.56:057:54Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:224.24:524.010:270.410:490.36:047:55Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:184.35:464.511:180.111:500.06:037:56Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:114.46:385.012:07-0.16:027:57Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:024.47:295.512:47-0.312:56-0.46:017:57New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:534.38:205.81:43-0.51:44-0.56:007:58New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:444.29:125.92:36-0.62:32-0.65:597:59New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:364.110:045.83:29-0.63:22-0.65:588:00New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:293.910:585.64:23-0.54:14-0.45:578:01Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:223.711:535.25:18-0.35:09-0.35:568:02Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:173.56:170.06:080.05:558:03Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:504.81:173.37:170.27:110.25:548:04First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:504.42:223.38:170.38:170.45:548:04First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:534.13:303.49:140.49:230.55:538:05First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:563.84:333.610:070.410:270.55:528:06First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:533.75:253.810:540.411:270.55:518:07Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:413.66:074.111:350.45:518:08Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:233.56:464.312:190.412:130.35:508:09Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:033.57:254.51:030.312:500.35:498:09Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:433.58:034.71:430.31:270.35:498:10Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:223.48:434.82:210.22:040.35:488:11Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:033.49:234.82:580.32:410.35:478:12Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:433.410:044.83:370.33:200.35:478:12Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:243.410:464.74:170.44:000.45:468:13Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:053.311:284.64:590.54:420.55:468:14Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:483.35:430.65:280.55:458:15Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:124.512:353.36:310.66:200.65:458:15Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:594.41:273.47:190.67:180.65:448:16Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:514.32:243.68:080.58:190.65:448:17Third Quarter31Sun
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 6:29 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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