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 4h 16m 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 - Feb 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:123.53:222.79:260.69:170.27:055:27Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:103.64:182.810:250.610:110.27:055:28Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:023.85:082.911:160.511:010.07:045:29Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:474.05:543.111:590.411:48-0.17:035:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:294.26:373.412:370.27:025:31Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:104.37:203.612:31-0.21:130.17:015:32Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:494.48:013.81:12-0.31:490.07:005:33Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:274.58:423.91:52-0.42:25-0.16:595:35Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:064.49:224.12:33-0.33:02-0.26:585:36Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:444.310:044.23:15-0.33:41-0.26:575:37Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:244.110:474.24:00-0.24:22-0.26:565:38Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:073.911:354.24:50-0.15:07-0.16:555:39Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:543.75:430.15:57-0.16:545:40Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:294.212:483.46:420.26:52-0.16:535:41Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:304.21:503.37:460.27:53-0.16:515:42Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:374.32:583.28:520.28:57-0.36:505:43Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:454.44:043.49:580.110:01-0.46:495:44Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:484.65:063.611:00-0.211:04-0.66:485:45Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:464.86:033.911:57-0.46:475:46Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:394.96:574.112:03-0.812:47-0.66:455:47New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:294.97:474.312:57-1.01:34-0.76:445:48New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:174.88:364.51:48-1.02:18-0.86:435:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:024.69:224.52:36-0.93:01-0.76:425:50Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:464.310:084.43:24-0.73:44-0.66:405:51Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:293.910:534.24:12-0.54:27-0.46:395:52Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:123.611:404.05:01-0.25:11-0.16:385:53Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:573.25:520.15:580.16:365:54First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:303.812:473.06:450.46:480.36:355:55First Quarter28Fri
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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