Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 48m at 5:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:373.65:34-0.25:25-0.26:077:52Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:085.112:333.46:330.06:250.16:067:53Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:064.71:333.27:350.37:280.36:057:54First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:084.32:393.28:360.48:340.46:047:55First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:144.03:493.39:350.59:400.56:037:56First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:183.84:503.510:280.510:430.56:027:57Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:123.75:393.711:140.511:410.56:017:58Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:583.66:204.011:530.46:007:59Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:383.66:594.312:300.412:300.45:597:59Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:173.67:364.51:130.31:050.35:588:00Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:563.68:144.71:520.21:400.35:578:01Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:353.58:534.82:290.22:160.35:568:02Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:143.59:334.83:070.22:530.35:558:03Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:543.510:144.83:450.33:310.35:548:04Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:343.410:564.74:260.44:100.45:538:05Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:153.311:394.65:090.54:530.55:538:05Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:593.35:550.65:410.55:528:06Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:254.512:473.36:440.66:350.65:518:07Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:144.41:423.47:360.67:340.65:508:08Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:094.32:423.68:270.58:370.55:508:09Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:084.23:443.99:190.39:410.45:498:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:074.24:434.410:100.210:450.25:488:10Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:054.15:394.911:02-0.111:480.05:488:11Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:004.16:325.311:54-0.35:478:12Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:544.07:255.612:48-0.212:46-0.45:478:13New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:474.08:185.81:44-0.41:37-0.55:468:13New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:413.99:115.82:38-0.52:28-0.65:458:14New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:343.810:045.63:31-0.43:19-0.55:458:15New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:273.710:575.44:24-0.34:12-0.45:458:16Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:203.611:505.05:18-0.15:07-0.25:448:16Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:133.56:120.06:040.15:448:17Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 8:24 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 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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