Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 11:09 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:215.07:353.612:37-0.81:34-0.57:055:27Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:104.98:243.81:29-0.92:19-0.57:045:28Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:554.89:113.92:18-0.93:01-0.57:045:29Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:384.59:563.93:06-0.73:42-0.57:035:30Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:204.110:413.93:54-0.54:22-0.37:025:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:013.711:253.84:42-0.25:02-0.17:015:33Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:433.45:310.15:440.17:005:34Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:123.712:273.06:230.36:280.26:595:35Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:023.61:172.77:170.57:150.46:585:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:003.52:142.68:150.78:070.46:575:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:023.53:142.69:170.89:030.46:565:38Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:023.64:122.710:180.79:590.36:555:39Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:573.85:042.811:110.610:530.26:535:40Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:454.15:523.111:560.511:420.06:525:41Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:294.36:373.412:360.36:515:42New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:104.57:203.612:28-0.21:140.16:505:43New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:514.68:033.91:12-0.41:51-0.16:495:44New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:314.78:464.21:55-0.52:29-0.36:485:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:114.69:294.42:40-0.53:07-0.36:465:46Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:524.410:134.53:26-0.53:48-0.36:455:47Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:354.111:014.54:16-0.34:31-0.36:445:48Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:213.711:534.55:10-0.25:19-0.26:435:50Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:123.46:090.06:12-0.16:415:51First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:524.41:123.17:130.27:12-0.16:405:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:594.32:202.98:210.38:17-0.16:395:53First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:114.33:312.99:320.39:25-0.16:375:54Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:214.44:393.110:400.210:32-0.36:365:55Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:234.55:383.311:390.011:33-0.56:355:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 2:15 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 90% 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 (90% 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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