Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 8:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 2:44 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Jul 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:283.78:535.02:210.32:130.15:468:27Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:113.89:355.03:010.22:550.15:468:27Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:543.910:165.03:420.13:380.15:478:27Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:384.010:595.04:230.14:230.15:478:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:224.011:424.85:070.15:110.25:488:27Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:104.15:520.16:030.35:498:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:284.71:004.26:400.16:590.35:498:26Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:184.41:564.37:300.18:000.45:508:26Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:144.22:564.58:230.09:020.35:508:26Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:144.03:584.79:19-0.110:070.35:518:25Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:173.95:005.010:16-0.211:110.15:528:25Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:183.95:585.211:14-0.35:528:24Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:173.96:545.412:140.012:12-0.45:538:24Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:134.07:485.51:11-0.21:08-0.55:548:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:074.18:395.52:04-0.32:01-0.65:548:23New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:594.19:295.42:53-0.42:52-0.65:558:23New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:504.210:165.23:41-0.43:41-0.55:568:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:384.111:024.94:26-0.34:31-0.35:568:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:264.111:464.55:12-0.25:200.05:578:21Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:134.05:570.06:110.25:588:20Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:314.21:013.96:420.27:030.55:598:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:173.81:523.97:270.37:570.75:598:19First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:063.62:453.98:130.58:520.86:008:18First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:593.43:413.99:000.69:480.96:018:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:543.34:364.19:490.610:430.96:028:17Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:493.35:274.310:390.611:360.86:038:16Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:403.46:154.511:290.56:038:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:283.67:004.812:250.712:170.36:048:14Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:143.87:445.01:100.51:030.26:058:13Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:594.08:275.11:520.31:480.16:068:12Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:444.29:095.22:330.22:330.06:078:11Full Moon31Mon
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 5:43 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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