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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 24m at 1:05 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:50 am (3.1 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 - Jul 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:273.69:524.73:240.23:120.15:468:27New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:093.610:314.64:000.33:530.25:478:27Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:503.711:104.54:370.34:340.35:478:27Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:323.811:494.35:150.45:170.55:488:27Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:143.85:540.46:040.65:488:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:294.112:583.96:340.56:540.75:498:26First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:113.91:474.07:170.57:480.85:498:26First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:593.72:404.28:040.48:450.85:508:26First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:543.63:384.48:540.49:450.75:518:25First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:533.64:364.79:480.210:470.55:518:25Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:533.65:345.110:450.111:480.35:528:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:513.86:305.411:44-0.25:538:24Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:483.97:255.712:460.112:41-0.45:538:24Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:444.28:185.81:40-0.21:37-0.65:548:23Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:394.49:115.82:32-0.42:32-0.75:558:23Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:334.510:025.73:22-0.53:26-0.75:558:22Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:274.610:535.44:11-0.64:21-0.65:568:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:204.711:435.05:00-0.55:17-0.45:578:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:144.65:50-0.46:16-0.25:588:21Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:334.51:094.56:41-0.37:160.15:588:20Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:254.02:074.47:33-0.18:190.45:598:19Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:213.63:084.38:260.19:230.56:008:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:213.34:114.39:200.210:290.66:018:18Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:223.15:104.310:140.311:320.66:018:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:193.16:014.411:080.36:028:16Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:093.26:474.512:250.612:000.36:038:15Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:553.37:284.61:090.512:460.26:048:15Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:383.58:084.71:460.51:290.26:058:14New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:203.78:474.72:200.42:100.16:058:13New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:013.99:254.72:540.32:490.16:068:12New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:414.010:034.73:280.33:290.26:078:11New Moon31Sat
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 3:57 am — 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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