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 5h 02m 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:553.13:414.28:441.09:561.26:347:31First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:583.14:424.39:420.910:551.16:347:30Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:573.35:364.610:410.811:481.06:357:28Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:503.66:254.911:370.56:367:27Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:393.97:115.112:350.712:290.36:377:25Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:264.37:555.31:180.41:190.16:387:24Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:124.78:395.31:590.22:08-0.16:387:22Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:585.09:235.32:390.02:56-0.26:397:21Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:455.310:085.03:20-0.23:46-0.26:407:19Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:335.510:544.74:03-0.24:38-0.16:417:18Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:225.511:424.34:48-0.15:330.16:427:16Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:155.45:360.06:320.36:437:15Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:343.91:125.26:300.27:360.56:437:13Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:323.62:174.97:300.38:450.76:447:12Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:393.33:294.88:350.49:560.76:457:10Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:533.34:424.79:430.511:050.76:467:09Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:043.45:454.810:500.46:477:07Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:043.76:374.812:030.611:53 AM0.36:487:06Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:533.97:214.812:510.412:470.26:487:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:364.28:014.71:300.31:340.16:497:03New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:174.58:394.62:050.22:170.16:507:01New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:554.69:164.52:370.22:580.16:516:59New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:344.89:534.33:100.23:370.26:526:58New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:124.810:314.13:430.34:160.46:536:56Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:514.711:093.84:170.54:580.66:536:55Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:314.611:493.64:530.65:410.86:546:53Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:154.55:330.86:291.06:556:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:323.41:034.36:181.07:221.26:566:50First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:203.21:594.27:101.08:191.36:576:49First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:183.13:014.38:081.19:181.36:586:47First Quarter30Tue
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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