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 2h 07m 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 - Nov 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:253.93:474.29:170.89:450.66:285:04Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:174.34:364.310:130.610:320.46:295:03Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:054.85:244.411:070.311:180.16:305:02Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:525.26:114.511:590.16:315:01New Moon4Wed
5Thu6:395.66:594.512:05-0.112:50-0.16:325:00New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:285.87:484.412:51-0.31:40-0.26:334:59New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:185.98:384.31:38-0.42:31-0.36:344:58New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:095.99:304.22:27-0.53:23-0.26:354:57Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:025.710:244.03:19-0.44:18-0.16:364:57Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:575.411:203.94:15-0.25:160.06:374:56Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:545.15:150.06:150.26:384:55First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:223.812:544.76:200.17:150.26:404:54First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:293.81:584.37:270.38:130.26:414:53First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:383.93:024.18:350.39:080.26:424:53Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:434.14:013.99:410.310:000.16:434:52Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:374.34:523.810:430.310:470.16:444:51Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:244.55:383.711:370.211:310.06:454:51Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:074.76:203.612:230.26:464:50Full Moon18Wed
19Thu6:474.87:013.612:120.01:050.16:474:49Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:284.97:423.612:510.01:430.26:484:49Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:084.98:223.61:290.02:210.26:494:48Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:494.89:033.52:080.13:000.36:504:48Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:304.79:453.42:470.23:400.46:514:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:114.610:283.43:280.34:210.56:524:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:534.411:123.34:110.45:050.66:534:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:374.24:580.65:500.76:544:46Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:003.312:224.15:490.76:360.76:554:46Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:513.41:123.96:440.87:230.66:564:46Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:473.62:063.87:420.78:110.56:574:46Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:443.93:013.88:410.69:000.36:584:45Waning Crescent30Mon
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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