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 : 9:43 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 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 - Jun 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:034.62:423.98:22-0.18:400.25:438:18First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:064.33:484.09:190.09:460.25:438:19First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:094.14:504.210:140.010:510.25:438:19Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:083.95:454.411:08-0.111:530.15:428:20Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:013.86:344.611:57-0.15:428:20Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:503.77:194.812:480.012:44-0.15:428:21Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:363.78:024.81:370.01:27-0.15:428:21Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:193.68:444.92:20-0.12:09-0.15:428:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:023.69:264.93:010.02:49-0.15:428:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:453.610:074.83:410.03:290.05:428:23Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:283.510:494.74:210.14:100.25:428:23Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:103.511:314.55:010.34:530.35:428:24Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:543.55:430.45:380.55:428:24Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:144.312:393.46:270.56:260.65:428:25Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:584.11:273.57:110.67:170.75:428:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:454.02:183.67:560.68:110.85:428:25Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:353.93:123.88:430.69:070.85:428:26Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:293.84:074.09:300.510:040.75:428:26Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:233.84:594.410:190.311:010.55:428:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:163.95:504.811:100.211:580.35:428:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:094.06:415.212:01-0.15:438:27Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:004.17:315.512:530.012:52-0.35:438:27New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:524.28:235.71:45-0.21:43-0.55:438:27New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:454.29:145.82:37-0.42:35-0.65:438:27New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:384.310:075.83:28-0.53:27-0.65:448:27New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:314.310:595.64:20-0.54:21-0.55:448:27Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:254.211:525.35:13-0.55:17-0.45:448:27Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:214.26:07-0.46:17-0.25:458:27Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:464.91:194.17:02-0.37:190.05:458:27First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:424.52:214.17:57-0.28:230.25:468:27First Quarter30Mon
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 6:42 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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