Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 04m at 4:25 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:175.37:323.912:33-1.01:28-0.67:055:27Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:085.38:254.21:28-1.12:16-0.87:045:29Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:575.19:174.32:21-1.13:02-0.87:035:30Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:454.810:074.43:14-1.03:48-0.87:025:31Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:324.410:574.34:07-0.84:34-0.67:015:32Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:183.911:484.25:02-0.55:21-0.47:005:33Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:063.46:00-0.16:09-0.26:595:34Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:424.012:583.06:590.27:010.06:585:35Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:413.81:562.78:030.47:550.26:575:36Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:463.62:592.59:100.58:520.26:565:37Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:533.64:012.510:190.69:510.26:555:38Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:513.74:552.711:170.510:460.16:545:39Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:403.95:422.912:010.56:535:41Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:224.06:253.112:370.36:525:42Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:014.27:073.312:19-0.11:090.26:515:43New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:394.37:473.612:59-0.21:410.16:495:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:154.38:263.71:38-0.32:130.06:485:45New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:514.39:043.92:17-0.22:450.06:475:46New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:264.19:424.02:56-0.23:190.06:465:47Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:024.010:214.13:37-0.13:540.06:455:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:403.711:034.24:210.04:330.16:435:49Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:203.511:504.25:100.25:160.16:425:50Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:073.26:040.36:060.26:415:51First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:454.21:033.07:040.47:030.16:395:52First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:504.22:092.98:100.58:070.16:385:53First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:004.33:203.09:180.49:14-0.16:375:54Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:084.54:263.310:240.210:20-0.36:355:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:104.85:273.611:24-0.111:23-0.66:345:56Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 7:21 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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