Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 5:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 34m at 11:28 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:594.810:214.23:26-0.74:02-0.57:055:27Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:444.411:114.34:18-0.54:48-0.57:045:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:324.05:15-0.45:36-0.47:035:30First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:054.312:243.66:16-0.16:28-0.37:025:31First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:044.31:223.27:200.17:24-0.27:015:32First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:094.22:272.98:290.28:24-0.17:015:33First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:194.23:362.89:400.29:28-0.27:005:34Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:274.24:412.810:510.210:32-0.26:595:35Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:284.35:392.911:510.111:31-0.46:585:36Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:224.46:303.112:400.06:565:37Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:094.57:173.312:24-0.51:22-0.16:555:38Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:514.58:003.51:11-0.51:59-0.26:545:39Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:304.48:413.61:54-0.52:34-0.26:535:40Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:084.39:213.72:35-0.53:08-0.26:525:41Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:454.010:003.83:16-0.33:42-0.16:515:43Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:223.810:403.83:57-0.14:170.06:505:44Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:593.511:213.74:400.14:530.26:485:45Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:393.25:260.35:320.36:475:46Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:053.712:223.06:140.56:160.46:465:47Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:553.61:112.87:080.77:050.56:455:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:533.62:092.78:060.88:000.56:445:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:563.73:112.79:070.88:590.46:425:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:573.94:112.910:080.79:590.26:415:51Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:534.25:063.111:040.510:56-0.16:405:52Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:454.55:573.511:540.211:50-0.36:385:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:334.86:463.912:40-0.16:375:54New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:195.07:344.312:41-0.61:23-0.46:365:55New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:055.08:234.61:31-0.82:05-0.66:345:56New Moon28Fri
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 2:17 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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