Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 57m at 10:17 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:06 pm (4.2 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 - Jul 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:053.410:304.64:030.33:480.25:468:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:473.511:104.54:410.44:290.35:478:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:283.511:494.35:180.45:130.45:478:27Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:113.65:560.55:590.65:488:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:284.112:553.76:350.56:480.75:488:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:093.81:423.87:150.67:410.85:498:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:543.62:334.07:580.68:370.95:498:26Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:453.43:284.28:440.59:350.85:508:26Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:423.34:254.59:340.410:360.75:518:25Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:403.35:214.810:280.311:360.55:518:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:373.46:165.211:250.15:528:25Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:333.67:115.512:350.312:23-0.15:538:24Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:283.88:045.71:300.11:18-0.45:538:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:234.08:575.82:21-0.12:13-0.55:548:23New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:174.29:495.73:11-0.33:07-0.65:558:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:114.310:405.54:00-0.44:01-0.65:558:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:044.511:295.24:49-0.44:58-0.45:568:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:584.55:38-0.45:56-0.25:578:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:194.712:524.56:28-0.36:570.05:578:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:114.21:504.57:18-0.18:010.35:588:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:053.72:514.48:100.09:070.55:598:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:053.33:544.49:030.210:150.66:008:19First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:073.14:564.49:580.311:220.66:018:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:083.05:524.510:540.36:018:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:033.06:424.512:220.611:48 AM0.36:028:16Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:503.17:274.61:110.612:390.36:038:16Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:343.38:084.71:510.51:240.26:048:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:173.58:474.72:260.42:060.16:058:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:583.69:254.72:590.42:450.16:058:13Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:383.810:034.73:320.43:250.26:068:12Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:183.910:394.54:050.44:040.36:078:11Waning 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 1:41 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 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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