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 3h 05m at 10:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:25 am (3.2 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:133.24:514.29:581.011:021.16:596:45Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:093.55:394.410:540.911:450.97:006:44Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:573.86:224.611:460.77:016:42Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:404.27:034.712:240.712:340.57:016:41Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:214.67:434.71:010.51:190.37:026:39Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:025.08:234.71:380.32:030.27:036:38Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:445.39:044.62:150.22:480.17:046:36Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:265.59:474.52:540.13:330.17:056:35Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:115.610:314.33:340.14:210.27:066:33Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:595.511:184.04:180.15:130.37:076:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:505.45:060.26:100.57:086:31Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:103.712:475.26:020.37:120.67:096:29Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:083.51:505.07:040.48:180.77:106:28Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:163.43:004.88:120.59:240.77:106:26Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:293.54:094.79:210.510:260.57:116:25Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:403.85:124.710:300.411:220.47:126:24Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:404.26:064.711:350.27:136:22Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:324.56:544.612:100.212:330.17:146:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:184.97:384.512:540.01:250.07:156:20New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:025.18:214.31:35-0.12:12-0.17:166:18New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:445.29:034.12:13-0.12:560.07:176:17New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:265.29:443.92:510.03:390.17:186:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:075.110:253.73:300.14:210.37:196:15Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:504.911:073.54:090.35:050.57:206:13Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:344.711:513.34:500.55:520.77:216:12Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:214.55:360.76:420.97:226:11Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:383.21:124.36:260.87:361.17:236:10First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:313.12:074.17:211.08:291.17:246:09First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:303.13:054.08:191.09:201.17:256:08First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:323.34:014.19:181.010:081.07:266:06First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:293.64:524.110:150.910:520.87:276:05Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:25 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 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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