Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 12:34 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:20 pm (4.6 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 - Apr 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:333.64:533.210:430.610:490.56:477:25Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:273.75:443.511:310.611:420.46:467:26Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:123.86:283.812:120.56:447:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:543.97:094.112:290.212:500.36:437:28Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:334.07:494.31:120.11:270.26:417:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:134.18:294.61:530.02:030.16:407:30Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:524.19:094.72:320.02:390.16:397:31Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:314.19:494.83:12-0.13:160.06:377:32Full Moon8Fri
9Sat10:104.010:304.93:530.03:550.16:367:32Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:513.911:124.84:360.04:370.16:347:33Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:343.811:594.85:220.25:220.26:337:34Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:213.76:130.36:140.26:317:35Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:504.61:153.67:080.37:120.36:307:36Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:474.52:153.68:060.38:150.36:297:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:504.43:213.79:050.39:200.26:277:38Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:554.44:264.010:050.110:260.06:267:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun4:574.45:274.411:02-0.111:30-0.26:257:40Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:554.56:234.811:57-0.36:237:41Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:504.57:165.112:30-0.412:48-0.56:227:41Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:414.58:065.31:26-0.61:37-0.66:217:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:314.48:565.42:19-0.72:24-0.66:197:43New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:204.29:445.33:08-0.73:10-0.66:187:44New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:074.010:325.23:57-0.53:57-0.46:177:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:543.811:194.94:46-0.34:44-0.26:157:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:413.65:35-0.15:320.06:147:47Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:074.612:303.46:260.26:240.36:137:48Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:564.21:213.37:170.47:180.56:127:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:493.92:163.28:090.68:140.66:117:50First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:453.73:153.39:000.79:120.76:097:50First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:423.64:133.59:490.710:090.76:087:51First Quarter30Sat
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 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 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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