Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 09m at 9:07 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 3:42 pm (4.2 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 - Jan 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:384.59:543.42:57-0.13:440.17:174:56Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:184.310:363.33:380.04:240.27:174:56Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:584.211:193.34:210.25:060.37:174:57Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:404.05:080.35:500.37:174:58Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:053.412:253.85:590.46:360.37:174:59First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:573.51:163.76:550.47:250.27:175:00First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:543.72:123.67:540.48:160.17:175:01First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:534.03:113.58:560.39:10-0.17:175:02Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:524.34:103.69:580.110:06-0.37:175:02Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:494.75:073.711:00-0.111:03-0.67:175:03Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:445.16:033.811:58-0.411:58-0.87:165:04Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:395.46:574.012:53-0.67:165:05Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:325.57:524.112:52-1.01:45-0.87:165:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:255.58:454.11:45-1.12:36-0.97:165:07Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:175.49:394.12:38-1.13:27-0.97:165:08Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:085.110:324.03:32-1.04:18-0.87:155:09Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:594.711:253.94:27-0.85:10-0.67:155:10Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:504.25:25-0.56:03-0.57:145:11Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:213.812:423.86:25-0.26:55-0.37:145:12Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:203.71:393.47:270.07:48-0.17:145:14Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:233.62:383.18:300.28:410.07:135:15Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:253.63:362.99:350.39:330.07:135:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:213.74:302.910:360.310:240.07:125:17Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:103.95:182.911:290.311:12-0.17:115:18Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:554.06:033.112:120.27:115:19Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:364.26:453.212:500.17:105:20New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:174.37:273.312:38-0.21:260.07:095:21New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:564.48:083.41:17-0.32:020.07:095:22New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:354.48:483.51:56-0.32:380.07:085:23New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:144.49:283.62:35-0.33:140.07:075:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:524.310:083.63:15-0.23:520.07:065:25Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:24 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 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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