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 1h 07m 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 - Jan 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:443.82:563.08:540.38:530.07:174:56Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:443.93:532.810:000.49:440.17:174:56Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:384.04:452.811:010.410:350.17:174:57Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:264.15:332.811:520.311:220.07:174:58Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:104.26:162.912:340.37:174:59Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:534.36:593.012:07-0.11:110.27:175:00New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:334.47:403.112:48-0.21:470.27:175:01New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:134.48:223.21:28-0.22:220.27:175:02New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:524.49:023.32:07-0.22:570.17:175:03New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:304.49:433.42:47-0.13:330.17:175:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:074.310:233.43:270.04:100.27:165:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:444.111:043.54:100.14:470.27:165:06Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:233.811:493.64:560.25:280.27:165:07Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:053.65:480.36:110.27:165:08First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:383.712:543.46:440.46:590.17:155:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:353.91:513.27:460.47:520.17:155:10First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:374.12:553.18:500.38:50-0.17:155:11Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:414.43:583.19:560.29:51-0.37:145:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:434.75:003.211:010.010:53-0.57:145:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:425.05:583.412:00-0.27:135:14Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:385.36:543.712:55-0.57:135:15Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:335.47:493.912:48-1.01:45-0.77:125:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:245.38:424.11:43-1.12:33-0.87:125:17Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:145.19:344.22:36-1.13:20-0.87:115:18Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:024.810:244.23:29-0.94:07-0.77:115:19Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:484.411:154.14:23-0.74:54-0.67:105:20Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:353.95:19-0.45:41-0.47:095:21Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:074.012:243.46:17-0.16:29-0.27:095:22Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:023.81:163.07:170.27:200.07:085:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:013.72:142.78:200.48:130.27:075:25Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:053.63:152.59:270.59:080.27:065:26Waning Crescent31Sun
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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