Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 31m at 11:03 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:53 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:154.011:393.44:470.05:260.17:174:56Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:583.65:370.26:080.27:174:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:273.412:443.36:290.46:510.37:174:57First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:193.41:333.17:230.67:350.47:174:58First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:143.52:272.98:190.78:220.47:174:59First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:113.63:222.89:160.79:120.37:175:00Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:053.84:162.910:130.610:030.27:175:01Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:564.15:063.011:070.510:540.17:175:02Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:444.45:543.211:560.311:43-0.17:175:03Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:304.66:413.312:410.17:175:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:154.97:273.512:30-0.31:24-0.17:165:05Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:595.08:133.71:16-0.52:07-0.27:165:06Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:445.19:003.92:02-0.62:50-0.37:165:07Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:285.09:484.02:50-0.63:34-0.47:165:08Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:134.810:374.13:40-0.64:19-0.47:155:09Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:594.511:284.24:34-0.45:06-0.47:155:10Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:494.15:31-0.25:56-0.47:155:11Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:234.212:423.66:32-0.16:49-0.37:145:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:244.21:423.37:370.17:45-0.37:145:13Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:304.22:473.08:450.18:45-0.37:135:14Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:374.33:532.99:550.19:47-0.37:135:15Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:414.44:553.011:020.010:48-0.47:125:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:394.55:513.112:00-0.17:125:17Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:324.66:423.212:50-0.27:115:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:194.67:303.412:36-0.61:33-0.37:115:19New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:034.68:143.51:24-0.72:13-0.37:105:20New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:444.58:573.62:08-0.62:50-0.37:095:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:234.39:393.72:50-0.53:26-0.27:085:23Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:024.110:203.73:33-0.34:03-0.17:085:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:403.811:013.64:16-0.14:400.07:075:25Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:193.511:453.65:010.15:190.17:065:26Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 2:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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