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 : 11:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 53m at 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 - Dec 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:583.71:254.36:560.27:400.16:584:45Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:043.92:274.08:040.28:340.06:594:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:094.23:283.89:110.29:27-0.17:004:45Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:094.54:253.610:170.110:19-0.27:014:45Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:034.85:183.511:190.011:10-0.37:024:45Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:534.96:083.512:13-0.17:034:45New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:415.06:553.41:03-0.17:044:45New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:275.07:413.412:45-0.41:48-0.17:054:45New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:135.08:263.31:29-0.32:310.07:054:45New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:574.89:103.32:13-0.33:130.17:064:45Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:414.79:543.22:56-0.13:560.27:074:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:234.510:393.23:400.04:380.37:084:45Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:064.211:253.24:250.25:210.47:084:46Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:494.05:140.46:040.57:094:46First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:133.212:353.76:060.66:470.57:104:46First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:053.21:233.57:000.77:300.57:104:47First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:003.42:153.37:560.78:150.57:114:47First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:543.63:083.28:530.79:010.47:124:47Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:473.94:003.29:500.69:490.37:124:48Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:374.34:513.310:460.510:380.17:134:48Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:264.65:403.311:390.311:28-0.17:134:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:144.96:293.412:290.17:144:49Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:035.27:183.512:18-0.31:18-0.17:144:50Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:535.38:083.61:07-0.52:06-0.27:144:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:425.48:593.71:56-0.62:54-0.37:154:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:325.39:513.82:47-0.63:43-0.37:154:52Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:215.110:443.93:41-0.64:34-0.37:164:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:124.811:393.94:38-0.45:25-0.37:164:53Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:044.35:38-0.26:17-0.37:164:54Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:383.912:593.96:42-0.17:09-0.27:164:54Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:414.01:593.57:480.18:00-0.27:164:55Third Quarter31Sun
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 8:15 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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