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 4h 05m 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 - Feb 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:013.25:480.36:000.37:055:27First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:323.512:463.06:390.56:450.47:045:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:253.51:392.87:330.77:350.47:045:29First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:233.62:372.78:310.78:280.47:035:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:243.73:362.89:310.79:250.27:025:31Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:214.04:323.010:300.610:220.17:015:32Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:134.35:243.211:230.311:16-0.27:005:34Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:024.66:143.512:110.16:595:35Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:494.87:033.812:07-0.512:56-0.26:585:36Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:355.07:514.212:57-0.71:39-0.46:575:37Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:215.08:394.41:46-0.82:22-0.66:565:38Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:064.99:274.62:35-0.93:06-0.76:555:39Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:524.610:174.73:26-0.83:51-0.76:535:40Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:394.311:084.74:20-0.64:39-0.66:525:41Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:293.95:17-0.45:30-0.56:515:42Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:034.512:223.46:18-0.16:25-0.36:505:43Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:034.31:223.17:230.17:24-0.26:495:44Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:114.22:302.98:320.28:28-0.16:485:45Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:244.13:412.89:430.39:34-0.16:465:46Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:324.14:453.010:510.210:38-0.26:455:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:304.25:403.211:460.111:35-0.36:445:48Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:194.36:273.412:310.06:435:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:014.37:103.612:25-0.41:08-0.16:415:50New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:404.37:513.81:09-0.51:43-0.26:405:51New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:174.28:303.91:49-0.52:16-0.26:395:52New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:544.19:094.02:29-0.42:49-0.16:375:53New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:313.99:474.13:07-0.33:23-0.16:365:54Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:083.710:264.03:47-0.13:580.16:355:55Waxing Crescent28Thu
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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