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 1h 58m 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 - Nov 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:393.91:145.06:350.17:360.37:276:05First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:423.82:174.77:400.28:380.37:286:04First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:513.72:234.47:480.48:370.36:305:03First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:013.93:264.28:550.49:320.36:315:02Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:034.14:234.110:000.410:230.26:325:01Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:554.35:114.010:590.311:080.26:335:00Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:394.65:543.911:500.211:490.16:344:59Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:204.76:343.912:340.26:354:58Full Moon8Fri
9Sat6:594.87:143.812:270.11:140.26:364:57Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:394.97:543.81:050.11:520.26:374:56Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:194.98:343.71:420.12:300.36:384:55Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:594.99:153.62:200.23:090.46:394:55Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:414.79:573.52:580.33:490.56:404:54Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:224.610:393.53:390.44:320.66:414:53Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:054.511:253.44:230.65:180.76:424:52Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:504.35:110.76:050.86:434:52Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:143.412:394.26:040.86:530.86:444:51Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:083.51:314.17:010.87:420.76:454:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:063.72:274.07:590.88:310.56:464:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:034.13:224.08:590.69:220.36:474:49Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:584.54:164.19:590.410:120.16:484:49Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:504.95:094.210:570.111:04-0.26:494:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:425.46:014.211:53-0.111:55-0.56:504:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun6:335.76:524.312:47-0.36:514:47New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:255.97:454.312:45-0.61:39-0.56:524:47New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:185.98:384.21:36-0.82:31-0.56:534:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:115.89:314.12:28-0.73:24-0.46:544:46Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:045.610:264.03:22-0.64:19-0.36:554:46Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:585.211:233.94:19-0.45:15-0.26:564:46Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:534.85:19-0.26:12-0.16:574:45First 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 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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