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 6h 11m at 11:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:17 am (3.1 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 - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:333.75:463.311:420.611:420.46:477:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:173.86:293.612:210.56:467:26Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:563.97:083.912:300.212:550.46:447:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:333.97:474.21:120.11:280.36:437:28New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:103.98:254.41:520.02:000.26:427:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:483.99:024.62:300.02:340.26:407:30New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:253.99:414.73:070.03:080.26:397:31New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:033.810:204.73:460.13:440.26:377:32Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:413.611:004.74:270.24:210.36:367:32Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:213.511:444.65:110.35:030.36:347:33Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:043.45:590.45:510.46:337:34Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:324.512:533.36:520.56:460.46:317:35First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:274.41:513.27:500.67:480.46:307:36First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:294.42:573.48:490.58:530.36:297:37First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:354.44:043.69:480.410:000.26:277:38First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:384.45:064.110:450.211:06-0.16:267:39Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:364.56:034.611:39-0.16:257:40Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:314.56:575.012:08-0.312:30-0.36:237:41Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:234.57:485.41:06-0.51:18-0.56:227:41Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:134.48:385.52:01-0.72:05-0.66:217:42Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:034.29:285.62:52-0.72:52-0.66:197:43Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:524.010:175.43:43-0.63:39-0.56:187:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:403.811:075.14:34-0.44:27-0.36:177:45Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:293.511:574.85:26-0.15:17-0.16:157:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:193.36:200.26:110.26:147:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:504.41:123.17:160.47:080.46:137:48Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:464.12:113.18:130.68:080.66:127:49Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:453.83:143.19:070.79:090.76:117:50Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:463.74:143.39:580.710:090.76:097:50Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:413.65:073.610:430.711:050.66:087:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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 2:21 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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