Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 12:34 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 53m at 6:50 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:044.02:203.48:110.18:25-0.37:174:56First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:094.03:233.29:180.29:21-0.27:174:57Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:114.14:223.110:240.210:16-0.27:174:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:064.25:143.111:230.111:09-0.37:174:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:544.36:023.112:130.07:174:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:384.46:463.212:560.07:175:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:204.47:293.312:40-0.41:34-0.17:175:01Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:004.48:113.41:21-0.42:10-0.17:175:02Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:394.48:523.42:01-0.32:46-0.17:175:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:184.39:333.52:41-0.33:220.07:175:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:564.210:143.53:21-0.13:590.17:165:05Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:354.010:553.54:020.04:370.17:165:06Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:143.811:383.54:460.25:170.27:165:07Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:553.65:340.45:590.37:165:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:253.512:403.46:250.56:450.37:155:09Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:173.61:323.27:200.57:340.27:155:10Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:143.82:303.28:190.58:280.17:155:11Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:144.03:293.29:200.49:24-0.17:145:12Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:124.44:283.410:210.210:22-0.37:145:13Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:084.75:243.611:200.011:19-0.67:135:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:025.16:193.812:14-0.37:135:15New Moon21Fri
22Sat6:555.37:124.112:15-0.91:05-0.67:125:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:465.48:054.31:08-1.11:55-0.87:125:17New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:375.48:584.42:01-1.22:43-0.97:115:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:275.29:504.52:54-1.13:32-0.97:105:20Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:164.810:434.43:48-1.04:21-0.87:105:21Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:064.411:364.34:44-0.75:12-0.77:095:22Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:573.95:43-0.46:05-0.57:085:23First Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:334.112:523.56:44-0.26:59-0.37:085:24First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:353.91:513.17:480.17:56-0.27:075:25First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:413.82:552.98:550.28:54-0.17:065:26First Quarter31Mon
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 9:42 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 95% 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 (95% 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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