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 3h 03m 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 - Apr 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:494.48:104.81:29-0.61:47-0.56:477:26New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:354.38:564.92:19-0.62:30-0.56:467:26New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:194.29:404.93:05-0.63:11-0.56:447:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:034.010:244.83:50-0.53:52-0.36:437:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:453.811:074.64:35-0.34:34-0.16:417:29Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:283.611:524.45:200.05:180.16:407:30Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:123.36:070.36:040.36:387:31Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:394.112:593.26:560.56:540.56:377:32First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:293.91:513.17:470.77:470.66:357:33First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:253.72:483.18:400.88:440.76:347:34First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:243.73:483.29:320.89:410.76:327:35First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:213.74:443.410:220.810:370.66:317:35Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:133.85:353.811:100.611:310.46:307:36Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:004.06:214.211:550.46:287:37Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:454.17:054.512:210.212:370.26:277:38Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:284.27:484.91:090.01:190.16:267:39Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:114.38:325.11:54-0.12:01-0.16:247:40Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:554.39:175.32:40-0.32:43-0.26:237:41Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:404.210:035.43:26-0.33:27-0.36:227:42Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:274.110:525.44:14-0.34:14-0.26:207:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:154.011:435.25:05-0.25:04-0.26:197:43Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:073.85:59-0.16:00-0.16:187:44Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:375.01:043.76:570.17:010.16:167:45Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:364.72:063.77:560.18:050.16:157:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:394.53:133.78:560.19:120.16:147:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:454.34:203.99:550.110:190.16:137:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:484.25:214.210:520.011:240.06:117:49Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:454.16:154.511:44-0.16:107:50Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:374.07:034.712:23-0.112:33-0.26:097:51Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:244.07:494.91:16-0.21:18-0.36:087:52New Moon30Fri
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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