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 1h 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 - Apr 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:194.212:383.26:320.66:270.66:487:25First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:084.11:273.17:240.77:200.66:467:26First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:034.02:243.18:190.88:190.66:457:27First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:044.13:283.29:170.79:210.56:437:28First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:064.24:303.610:130.510:240.36:427:29Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:044.35:284.011:080.311:260.06:407:30Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:584.56:214.511:590.06:397:30Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:504.67:135.012:25-0.312:49-0.36:377:31Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:404.78:045.41:20-0.61:36-0.56:367:32Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:304.68:545.62:14-0.72:23-0.76:357:33Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:204.59:455.73:06-0.83:10-0.76:337:34Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:114.310:375.63:58-0.73:59-0.76:327:35Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:014.011:305.34:52-0.54:51-0.56:307:36Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:543.75:49-0.35:46-0.36:297:37Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:265.012:493.56:480.06:450.06:287:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:244.61:513.37:500.27:490.26:267:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:294.22:583.28:530.48:550.36:257:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:374.04:083.39:540.410:010.46:247:40Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:413.85:093.510:490.411:040.46:227:41Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:353.85:573.711:360.46:217:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:193.76:384.012:000.312:160.36:207:43Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:593.77:164.312:470.212:520.36:187:44Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:373.77:544.51:280.11:270.26:177:45New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:153.78:324.62:070.12:020.26:167:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:533.79:114.72:440.12:370.26:157:47New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:323.69:504.73:210.13:130.26:137:48New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:113.610:304.73:590.23:500.36:127:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:513.511:124.64:390.34:290.46:117:49Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:313.411:554.55:220.55:120.56:107:50Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:153.36:090.66:000.66:097:51Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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