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 2h 58m 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 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:443.85:103.810:410.711:060.66:087:52Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:333.85:574.211:250.511:590.46:067:53Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:183.96:414.612:090.36:057:54Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:034.07:255.012:480.212:510.16:047:55Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:474.08:105.31:360.01:340.06:037:55New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:334.08:565.52:23-0.12:18-0.26:027:56New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:194.09:445.53:10-0.23:04-0.26:017:57New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:083.910:345.53:59-0.23:51-0.26:007:58Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:583.811:275.44:51-0.14:43-0.25:597:59Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:513.75:460.05:400.05:588:00Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:215.112:483.66:430.16:410.15:578:01First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:194.81:503.67:420.27:460.25:568:02First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:214.52:573.78:400.28:540.25:558:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:254.24:043.99:360.110:010.25:558:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:274.05:044.210:300.111:070.25:548:04Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:243.95:584.511:200.05:538:05Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:163.76:454.812:090.112:08-0.15:528:06Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:043.67:304.91:030.012:53-0.15:518:07Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:493.68:145.01:51-0.11:36-0.15:518:08Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:323.58:565.02:35-0.12:18-0.15:508:08Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:153.59:394.93:160.02:590.05:498:09Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:583.410:224.83:570.13:400.15:498:10Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:403.311:054.64:380.34:220.25:488:11Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:243.311:494.45:200.45:060.45:478:12Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:083.26:040.65:530.65:478:12Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:334.212:553.26:490.76:440.75:468:13Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:194.01:463.37:340.77:370.85:468:14Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:083.82:403.48:190.78:330.85:458:15Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:593.73:353.79:030.79:300.85:458:15Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:523.64:284.09:490.610:270.75:448:16Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:453.65:184.410:360.411:240.55:448:17Waning Crescent31Mon
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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