Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 11:49 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 6:05 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:274.310:535.44:12-0.64:17-0.56:477:26Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:164.111:455.25:05-0.45:07-0.46:457:27Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:083.86:01-0.26:02-0.26:447:28Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:415.01:053.57:010.07:03-0.16:427:28Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:424.62:083.48:040.28:080.16:417:29Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:484.43:183.39:090.29:150.16:397:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:584.24:293.510:120.210:230.16:387:31Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:044.15:303.711:100.211:280.06:367:32Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:004.16:224.012:020.16:357:33Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:474.07:074.312:26-0.112:460.06:347:34Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:304.07:494.51:16-0.21:26-0.16:327:35New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:113.98:284.62:00-0.22:03-0.16:317:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:503.89:084.72:40-0.22:39-0.16:297:37New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:293.89:474.73:19-0.13:150.06:287:37New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:083.710:284.63:570.03:520.16:277:38Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:483.511:094.54:370.24:310.26:257:39Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:293.411:514.35:190.45:120.46:247:40Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:113.36:030.55:570.66:237:41Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:374.212:573.26:500.76:470.76:217:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:264.01:483.27:400.87:410.76:207:43First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:193.92:463.38:320.88:380.76:197:44First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:163.93:453.59:230.79:370.66:177:45First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:134.04:413.910:140.610:360.46:167:46Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:074.15:334.311:040.311:340.26:157:46Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:584.26:234.811:530.16:147:47Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:484.37:135.212:30-0.112:41-0.26:127:48Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:374.48:025.61:23-0.31:29-0.46:117:49Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:274.48:535.82:15-0.52:17-0.56:107:50Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:174.39:445.83:06-0.63:06-0.66:097:51Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:084.210:375.73:58-0.53:56-0.66:087:52Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 8:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 (90% 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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