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 4h 13m 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 - Mar 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:264.75:453.911:36-0.311:45-0.76:335:57Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:214.86:394.312:27-0.56:315:58New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:114.87:304.512:41-0.91:14-0.76:305:59New Moon3Wed
4Thu7:594.78:194.71:33-1.01:59-0.86:286:00New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:454.59:064.72:22-0.92:42-0.76:276:01New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:304.39:524.63:10-0.83:25-0.66:266:02Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:133.910:374.43:58-0.54:08-0.46:246:03Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:573.611:244.24:47-0.24:53-0.16:236:04Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:423.35:380.15:410.16:216:05First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:133.912:313.06:310.46:320.36:206:06First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:083.71:262.97:270.67:260.46:186:06First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:093.62:262.88:250.78:230.56:176:07First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:123.63:272.99:220.89:210.56:156:08Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:093.75:223.111:160.711:160.47:147:09Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:593.96:113.412:020.67:127:10Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:434.06:553.812:070.212:430.47:117:11Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:244.27:384.112:530.01:210.27:097:12Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:044.38:194.41:36-0.11:580.07:087:13Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:444.39:004.62:19-0.22:36-0.17:067:14Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:244.39:424.83:01-0.33:14-0.27:057:15Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:054.210:244.93:44-0.33:53-0.27:037:16Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:474.111:094.94:29-0.24:36-0.27:027:17Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:313.911:574.85:18-0.15:23-0.17:007:17Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:193.76:110.06:150.06:597:18Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:514.71:143.57:090.27:130.06:577:19Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:504.52:163.48:110.38:160.16:567:20Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:574.43:243.49:140.39:230.06:547:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:054.44:323.610:170.210:30-0.16:537:22Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:104.45:353.911:170.011:35-0.36:517:23Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:084.56:314.312:12-0.26:507:24Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:004.57:224.612:35-0.41:02-0.46:487:25Waning Crescent31Wed
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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