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 3h 21m 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 - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:103.33:484.29:001.09:571.16:596:45Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:103.54:434.39:570.910:471.07:006:44Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:043.85:324.510:530.811:330.87:016:42Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:534.26:174.611:460.67:016:41Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:384.67:004.812:160.612:360.47:026:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:225.07:434.812:570.31:230.27:036:38New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:065.38:274.81:380.12:100.07:046:36New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:515.69:124.72:20-0.12:57-0.17:056:35New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:375.89:584.63:03-0.13:46-0.17:066:33Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:265.810:464.43:48-0.14:370.07:076:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:175.711:374.14:36-0.15:310.27:086:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:115.45:300.16:300.47:096:29Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:333.91:105.26:290.27:330.57:106:28First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:343.72:144.97:330.38:370.57:106:26First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:433.73:224.78:400.49:400.57:116:25First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:553.84:294.69:490.410:380.47:126:24Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:004.15:274.510:550.311:320.37:136:22Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:564.46:184.411:560.27:146:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:444.77:044.412:190.112:500.17:156:20Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:284.97:464.31:010.01:380.07:166:18Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:105.08:274.21:410.02:210.07:176:17Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:505.19:084.02:190.03:020.17:186:16Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:315.19:483.92:570.13:420.27:196:15Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:125.010:293.83:350.24:230.47:206:13Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:544.811:113.64:140.35:060.67:216:12Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:384.611:553.54:560.55:510.87:226:11Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:234.45:410.76:390.97:236:10Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:413.41:124.36:300.87:291.07:246:09Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:333.32:044.17:240.98:201.07:256:07Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:303.43:004.18:211.09:091.07:266:06Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:293.63:554.19:190.99:580.87:276:05Third Quarter31Sat
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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