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 36m at 6:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:19 am (4.2 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 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:485.49:104.72:22-0.32:56-0.36:586:46Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:345.49:554.53:05-0.33:42-0.26:596:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:195.310:394.23:47-0.24:290.07:006:43Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:055.111:233.94:300.15:170.37:016:42Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:504.85:150.36:060.67:026:40Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:093.712:394.66:020.56:580.87:026:39Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:573.51:304.36:530.77:521.07:036:38Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:513.32:274.17:480.98:471.17:046:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:503.33:274.18:441.09:401.17:056:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:513.54:234.19:420.910:291.07:066:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:473.75:144.210:370.911:150.97:076:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:364.05:594.411:290.711:570.77:086:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:214.46:424.512:180.67:096:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:034.77:234.612:380.51:040.47:106:28New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:455.18:054.61:170.31:480.27:116:26New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:275.38:474.61:570.12:320.17:126:25New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:115.59:304.52:380.03:170.17:126:23New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:565.610:154.43:200.04:030.17:136:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:435.611:034.24:040.04:530.27:146:21Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:335.411:544.14:530.15:470.37:156:19Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:265.35:470.26:450.47:166:18First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:503.91:245.06:470.37:460.57:176:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:523.82:284.87:510.48:470.47:186:16First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:003.93:334.78:580.49:470.37:196:14First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:084.14:374.610:050.310:440.27:206:13Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:114.45:354.511:100.211:370.07:216:12Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:064.76:274.512:100.07:226:11Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:565.07:154.412:26-0.11:05-0.17:236:10Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:425.28:014.31:12-0.21:54-0.27:246:08Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:275.38:454.21:55-0.22:39-0.17:256:07Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:105.39:284.02:37-0.23:23-0.17:266:06Full Moon31Fri
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 10:02 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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