Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 6:48 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:58 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:355.611:554.24:56-0.15:490.26:586:46Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:305.45:500.16:500.46:596:45First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:523.91:305.16:500.27:530.57:006:43First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:553.72:374.97:540.38:580.67:016:42First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:053.73:464.79:010.410:020.57:026:40First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:163.84:514.610:090.411:010.47:036:39Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:194.15:484.611:140.311:540.37:046:37Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:134.36:374.612:130.27:046:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:004.67:214.512:390.21:040.17:056:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:434.88:024.41:200.11:500.07:066:33Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:235.08:424.31:580.02:320.17:076:31Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:045.09:224.22:350.13:130.17:086:30Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:445.010:014.03:120.13:520.37:096:29Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:244.910:423.93:490.34:330.47:106:27Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:064.811:233.74:280.45:160.67:116:26Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:504.65:090.66:020.87:126:24Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:073.512:364.45:540.86:511.07:136:23Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:543.41:264.36:450.97:421.17:146:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:473.42:214.27:391.08:351.17:156:20Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:463.43:184.28:371.09:261.07:166:19Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:453.64:134.39:350.910:160.87:166:18Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:414.05:054.410:330.711:040.67:176:17Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:324.45:544.611:290.511:510.37:186:15Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:204.96:414.712:220.27:196:14Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:085.37:294.712:370.11:140.07:206:13New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:555.78:164.71:23-0.22:05-0.27:216:12New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:445.99:054.62:09-0.42:55-0.37:226:11New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:346.09:554.52:56-0.43:46-0.37:236:09Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:265.910:474.33:45-0.44:39-0.27:246:08Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:195.711:414.14:38-0.35:360.07:256:07Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:155.45:34-0.16:350.17:266:06Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 9:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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