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 1h 53m 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 - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:194.05:384.211:100.711:350.57:286:04Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:044.46:234.312:030.57:296:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:484.97:074.312:170.312:520.37:306:02Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:325.37:514.312:590.11:410.17:316:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:175.68:364.31:41-0.12:28-0.17:326:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:045.78:244.21:24-0.22:17-0.16:334:59Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:535.89:124.02:10-0.23:070.06:344:58Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:445.710:043.82:58-0.24:010.16:354:57Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:385.510:593.73:51-0.14:590.26:364:57Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:355.211:593.54:500.16:000.36:374:56Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:364.95:540.27:020.46:384:55Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:063.51:414.67:010.38:020.36:404:54Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:173.62:474.38:110.48:590.36:414:53Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:263.93:484.19:190.39:510.26:424:53Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:244.24:414.010:240.310:390.16:434:52Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:144.55:293.911:220.211:230.06:444:51Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:584.86:133.712:130.16:454:51New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:404.96:553.612:040.012:580.16:464:50New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:215.07:373.612:44-0.11:400.16:474:50New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:025.08:183.51:230.02:200.26:484:49New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:444.98:593.42:020.13:000.36:494:48Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:264.79:413.32:410.23:410.46:504:48Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:094.610:243.23:220.34:240.66:514:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:534.411:093.14:060.45:090.76:524:47Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:384.211:583.14:530.65:560.86:534:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:254.05:450.76:430.86:544:46First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:513.21:153.96:400.87:290.76:554:46First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:473.32:083.87:370.88:140.66:564:46First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:433.63:013.78:350.79:000.56:574:46First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:374.03:533.79:340.69:470.36:584:45Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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