Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 37m at 11:49 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:37 pm (4.4 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 - Aug 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:373.52:174.17:410.48:340.86:088:10Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:303.23:154.08:300.59:330.96:098:09Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:273.14:154.19:220.610:331.06:108:08Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:253.05:114.210:150.611:300.96:118:07Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:203.16:014.411:080.66:118:06Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:103.36:464.612:190.811:58 AM0.56:128:05Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:563.57:284.71:000.712:450.36:138:04Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:403.88:094.91:380.61:290.26:148:02New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:224.08:485.02:150.42:120.16:158:01New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:044.29:275.02:510.32:540.16:168:00New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:464.410:064.93:270.23:360.16:167:59Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:274.610:464.74:050.14:210.26:177:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:104.711:284.54:440.15:080.36:187:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:564.85:260.26:000.46:197:55Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:124.212:464.86:130.26:570.56:207:54First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:023.91:424.87:040.27:590.66:217:53First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:593.72:454.88:010.39:030.66:217:52First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:033.53:534.99:030.210:100.66:227:50First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:123.64:595.010:070.111:160.46:237:49Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:183.76:005.211:120.06:247:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:184.06:565.312:160.212:14-0.26:257:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:144.37:475.31:090.01:11-0.46:267:45Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:064.58:355.31:57-0.22:04-0.46:277:44Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:554.79:215.12:41-0.32:54-0.46:277:42Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:424.810:054.83:23-0.33:42-0.36:287:41Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:284.910:484.54:04-0.24:30-0.16:297:39Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:124.811:304.24:450.05:180.26:307:38Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:574.65:270.26:070.56:317:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:133.812:444.46:110.46:590.76:317:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:593.51:354.26:580.67:531.06:327:34Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:503.32:314.17:480.88:501.16:337:32Third Quarter31Mon
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 3:13 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 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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