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 55m 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 - Dec 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:394.33:563.89:410.59:510.16:594:45Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:334.84:503.910:400.210:43-0.27:004:45Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:255.25:424.011:370.011:36-0.47:004:45Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:175.56:354.012:31-0.37:014:45New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:095.77:274.112:27-0.61:24-0.47:024:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:025.88:214.11:19-0.82:16-0.57:034:45New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:555.89:144.12:11-0.83:08-0.57:044:45Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:485.610:094.03:05-0.84:01-0.47:054:45Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:405.211:053.94:01-0.64:55-0.37:064:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:344.85:00-0.45:50-0.27:064:45First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:033.812:294.36:03-0.16:45-0.17:074:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:053.81:273.97:070.17:390.07:084:46First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:103.82:273.58:130.38:320.07:094:46First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:143.93:273.39:200.39:240.17:094:46Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:114.04:213.110:230.310:140.17:104:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:014.25:103.111:190.311:010.07:104:47Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:454.35:543.112:070.27:114:47Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:274.46:363.212:470.27:124:47Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:074.57:183.212:26-0.11:240.27:124:48Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:484.67:593.31:06-0.12:000.17:134:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:284.68:403.41:45-0.12:370.27:134:49Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:074.59:213.42:25-0.13:140.27:144:49Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:464.510:023.43:040.03:520.27:144:50Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:254.310:443.43:460.14:310.37:154:51Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:044.111:273.54:300.35:110.37:154:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:453.95:180.45:540.37:154:52Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:143.612:313.76:110.56:400.27:164:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:073.71:223.67:080.57:280.27:164:53Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:043.92:203.48:090.48:210.07:164:54Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:054.23:203.49:120.39:17-0.17:164:55Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:044.64:203.410:150.17:174:55Waning Crescent31Thu
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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