Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 41m at 9:30 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 4:14 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:244.59:393.82:46-0.33:24-0.17:065:27Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:024.410:213.93:30-0.34:03-0.17:055:28Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:424.111:064.04:17-0.24:43-0.17:045:29Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:253.811:554.15:080.05:27-0.17:035:30Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:133.56:050.16:16-0.17:025:31First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:514.21:093.27:060.27:11-0.17:015:32First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:544.22:133.08:130.38:11-0.17:005:33First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:034.33:222.99:220.29:16-0.26:595:34Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:114.54:283.010:310.110:21-0.46:585:35Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:154.75:303.211:34-0.111:24-0.66:575:36Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:134.96:273.512:29-0.36:565:38Full Moon11Thu
12Fri7:065.07:203.712:22-0.81:18-0.56:555:39Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:554.98:093.91:15-0.92:02-0.66:545:40Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:414.88:574.12:05-0.92:44-0.66:535:41Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:244.59:424.12:53-0.83:25-0.56:525:42Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:064.210:264.13:41-0.64:05-0.46:505:43Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:473.811:104.04:29-0.34:45-0.26:495:44Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:293.411:563.85:180.05:270.06:485:45Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:133.06:100.36:110.26:475:46Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:463.71:022.87:040.57:000.46:465:47Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:433.51:582.68:010.77:530.56:445:48Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:463.53:002.59:030.88:500.56:435:49Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:493.64:002.610:050.89:480.46:425:50Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:463.84:532.811:000.710:420.26:405:51Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:344.05:413.111:450.511:320.06:395:52Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:184.26:263.412:240.36:385:53Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:584.47:083.712:18-0.11:010.16:365:54New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:384.67:504.01:01-0.31:37-0.16:355:55New Moon28Sun
29Mon8:174.68:324.31:44-0.42:14-0.26:345:56New Moon29Mon
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 12:52 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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