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 (tomorrow) : 1:05 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 39m at 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 - Jan 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:035.05:203.611:17-0.111:15-0.67:174:56Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:595.36:163.812:14-0.47:174:57New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:535.57:113.912:11-0.91:08-0.67:174:58New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:475.68:054.11:06-1.11:59-0.87:174:59New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:395.58:594.11:59-1.12:49-0.87:175:00Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:305.39:524.22:52-1.13:39-0.87:175:00Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:204.910:454.13:47-0.94:29-0.77:175:01Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:094.511:384.04:43-0.65:19-0.67:175:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:594.05:41-0.36:10-0.47:175:03First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:343.912:513.56:410.07:01-0.27:165:04First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:333.71:473.17:430.27:53-0.17:165:05First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:353.72:462.98:470.48:460.07:165:06First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:363.73:442.89:510.49:390.17:165:07Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:323.84:372.810:510.410:300.07:165:08Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:203.95:252.911:410.411:190.07:155:09Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:044.16:103.012:220.37:155:10Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:464.26:523.212:03-0.112:580.27:145:11Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:254.37:343.312:44-0.21:330.17:145:12Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:044.48:153.51:24-0.32:080.07:145:13Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:424.48:553.62:03-0.32:430.07:135:14Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:204.49:353.72:43-0.23:190.07:135:15Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:574.210:153.83:24-0.13:560.07:125:17Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:354.110:573.84:070.04:350.07:115:18Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:153.911:423.94:540.15:180.07:115:19Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:593.65:450.26:040.07:105:20Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:344.012:503.46:430.36:560.07:105:21Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:324.11:503.27:440.37:52-0.17:095:22Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:374.22:553.28:490.38:53-0.27:085:23Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:424.54:003.39:550.19:56-0.47:075:24Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:444.75:013.510:58-0.110:58-0.77:075:25Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:435.05:593.711:56-0.411:57-0.97:065:26Waning Crescent31Sun
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 9:51 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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