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 1h 11m 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 - Mar 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:013.83:172.79:260.59:100.26:335:57Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:123.84:222.810:330.510:130.26:325:58Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:093.85:143.011:270.411:080.16:305:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:543.95:583.212:070.36:296:00Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:334.06:383.512:400.26:276:01New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:094.17:173.712:37-0.11:100.16:266:02New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:444.17:553.91:15-0.21:400.16:256:02New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:204.18:324.11:53-0.22:120.06:236:03New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:554.09:104.22:30-0.22:440.16:226:04New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:313.89:474.33:08-0.13:170.16:206:05Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:073.711:254.24:480.14:520.27:197:06Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:443.55:310.35:310.37:177:07Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:074.212:253.36:180.46:150.47:167:08Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:544.11:113.17:110.67:070.47:147:09First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:494.12:093.08:090.68:060.47:137:10First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:544.13:153.09:120.69:110.37:117:11First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:014.34:233.310:150.510:170.17:107:12Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:054.55:263.611:150.211:22-0.27:087:13Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:034.76:234.112:11-0.17:077:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:574.97:174.612:23-0.51:01-0.47:057:15Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:484.98:095.01:20-0.81:49-0.67:047:15Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:384.89:005.22:14-0.92:34-0.87:027:16Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:264.79:495.43:07-1.03:20-0.87:017:17Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:154.410:395.33:59-0.94:06-0.76:597:18Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:034.011:295.14:51-0.64:53-0.56:587:19Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:513.75:45-0.35:44-0.36:567:20Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:214.712:423.36:420.06:380.06:557:21Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:174.31:383.07:430.37:370.26:537:22Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:194.02:412.98:470.58:390.46:527:23Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:283.83:502.99:520.69:430.56:507:24Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:363.74:543.010:530.710:460.46:497:24Waning Crescent31Sat
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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