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 11m 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 - Mar 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:063.82:252.98:260.48:250.26:335:57First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:143.73:292.89:310.59:250.26:325:58Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:173.74:273.010:310.510:230.26:305:59Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:083.85:163.211:200.411:140.16:296:00Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat5:513.95:593.411:590.311:580.06:276:01Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:304.06:403.712:330.26:266:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:084.17:193.912:39-0.11:070.16:246:02Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:454.27:584.11:18-0.21:400.06:236:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:234.28:374.21:56-0.22:140.06:226:04Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:004.19:164.32:34-0.22:490.06:206:05Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:374.09:554.43:14-0.13:250.16:196:06Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:153.810:354.43:550.04:040.16:176:07Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:553.75:400.25:470.27:167:08Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:204.312:393.56:300.36:350.27:147:09Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:104.31:303.47:250.47:300.27:137:10Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:084.22:313.38:250.48:310.27:117:11Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:134.33:373.49:270.49:350.17:107:12Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:194.44:433.710:290.210:41-0.27:087:13Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:214.65:444.011:290.011:44-0.47:077:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:194.86:414.412:24-0.37:057:15Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:134.97:354.812:44-0.71:16-0.67:047:15New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:044.98:265.11:40-0.92:04-0.87:027:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:544.89:175.22:33-1.02:51-0.87:017:17New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:434.610:065.23:24-1.03:37-0.86:597:18New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:314.310:555.14:15-0.84:24-0.76:587:19Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:194.011:454.85:06-0.55:12-0.46:567:20Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:073.75:59-0.26:03-0.26:557:21Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:354.512:573.46:540.16:560.16:537:22First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:294.11:513.17:510.37:530.36:527:23First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:283.82:523.08:500.58:510.46:507:24First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:313.73:553.09:480.69:510.56:497:24First Quarter31Thu
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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