Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 9:07 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 15m at 3:02 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:514.68:215.41:41-0.21:49-0.56:337:32New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:414.89:085.32:28-0.32:40-0.56:347:31New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:304.99:545.13:13-0.33:29-0.46:357:29New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:174.910:394.83:56-0.34:17-0.26:367:28Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:024.811:234.44:39-0.15:060.06:377:26Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:484.75:220.15:550.36:377:25Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:074.112:354.56:070.36:470.66:387:23First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:543.81:254.36:540.67:410.86:397:22First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:443.52:204.27:440.78:371.06:407:20First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:403.33:194.18:360.89:341.16:417:19First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:393.34:184.29:310.910:301.06:417:17First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:383.45:124.310:260.811:211.06:427:16Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:303.66:004.511:180.76:437:14Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:173.96:454.712:070.812:080.66:447:12Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:014.27:264.912:490.612:540.46:457:11Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:444.58:085.01:290.41:380.26:467:09Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:264.88:495.12:070.32:220.16:467:08Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:085.09:305.12:460.13:050.06:477:06Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:525.210:134.93:260.13:500.06:487:05Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:365.310:574.74:070.14:380.16:497:03Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:235.311:444.54:520.15:300.26:507:02Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:135.25:400.26:260.46:507:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:354.21:085.16:340.37:260.56:516:59Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:324.02:105.07:320.38:300.56:526:57Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:363.83:164.98:350.49:350.56:536:56Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:453.84:244.99:400.310:380.46:546:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:514.05:265.010:450.211:380.26:556:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:524.26:225.011:480.06:566:51Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:454.57:125.112:310.112:45-0.16:566:49Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:354.87:595.01:19-0.11:37-0.26:576:48New Moon30Sun
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 6:04 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 37% 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 (37% 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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