Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 6:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:553.72:093.28:020.38:150.07:174:56First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:573.73:073.09:060.49:060.17:174:57Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:553.84:022.910:070.49:560.17:174:57Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:463.94:522.911:030.410:450.07:174:58Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:314.05:383.011:500.311:300.07:174:59Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:144.26:213.112:300.27:175:00Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:554.37:043.312:13-0.11:070.27:175:01Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:354.57:453.412:54-0.21:430.17:175:02Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:154.58:273.51:34-0.22:190.07:175:03Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:544.59:073.62:13-0.22:560.07:175:04Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:324.59:483.62:53-0.23:330.07:165:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:104.310:293.73:35-0.14:120.07:165:06Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:494.211:133.84:200.04:530.07:165:07Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:313.95:090.15:380.07:165:08Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:013.812:183.76:030.26:260.07:155:09Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:553.91:123.57:020.37:18-0.17:155:10Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:554.12:133.48:050.38:15-0.27:155:11Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:594.33:173.39:100.29:15-0.37:145:12Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:024.64:203.410:150.010:16-0.57:145:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:034.95:203.611:17-0.211:17-0.87:135:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:005.16:173.812:15-0.57:135:15New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:555.37:124.012:14-1.01:07-0.77:125:16New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:475.38:064.11:09-1.11:57-0.87:125:17New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:385.28:574.22:02-1.22:44-0.97:115:18New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:264.99:474.22:53-1.13:31-0.87:115:19Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:134.610:374.13:45-0.84:18-0.77:105:20Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:594.111:264.04:37-0.65:04-0.57:095:21Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:453.75:31-0.25:52-0.37:095:22First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:173.812:343.36:270.16:41-0.17:085:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:123.61:263.07:250.37:310.17:075:25First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:113.52:232.88:240.58:240.27:065:26First Quarter31Fri
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 3:52 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 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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