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 29m 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 - Dec 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:233.812:504.36:220.07:080.06:584:45First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:273.71:503.97:280.28:030.16:594:45First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:333.82:513.68:340.38:550.17:004:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:363.93:483.49:390.49:450.17:014:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:294.14:393.310:390.410:330.17:024:45Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:154.35:253.311:310.311:170.17:034:45Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:574.46:073.312:160.37:034:45Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:374.56:483.412:550.27:044:45Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:174.67:293.412:380.01:320.27:054:45Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:574.78:103.41:170.02:090.27:064:45Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:384.78:513.41:560.02:460.27:074:45Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:184.69:323.42:350.03:240.37:074:45Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:574.510:143.43:150.14:040.37:084:46Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:374.410:573.43:570.24:450.47:094:46Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:184.211:423.54:430.45:280.47:094:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:014.05:330.56:130.47:104:47Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:323.612:503.96:290.57:000.37:114:47Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:273.81:443.77:280.57:500.27:114:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:264.12:433.68:290.48:430.07:124:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:264.43:423.69:320.39:39-0.27:124:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:244.84:403.710:340.010:35-0.47:134:49Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:205.25:373.811:34-0.211:32-0.77:134:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:155.46:323.912:31-0.47:144:50New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:095.67:274.012:27-0.91:24-0.67:144:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:035.68:214.01:21-1.02:16-0.77:154:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:555.59:154.02:14-1.03:07-0.77:154:51Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:475.310:084.03:08-0.93:57-0.67:154:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:374.911:023.94:03-0.74:49-0.57:164:53Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:274.411:573.85:00-0.45:40-0.47:164:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:183.95:59-0.26:31-0.27:164:54First Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:543.71:123.57:000.17:22-0.17:164:55First Quarter31Tue
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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