Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 5:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 41m at 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 - Oct 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:215.69:434.62:52-0.33:30-0.36:586:47New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:085.510:284.33:34-0.24:19-0.16:596:45Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:555.311:143.94:18-0.15:090.27:006:44Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:425.05:030.26:010.57:016:42Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:003.612:324.75:510.46:570.87:026:41First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:493.41:264.46:440.77:551.07:026:39First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:443.22:264.27:410.98:551.17:036:38First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:473.13:304.18:400.99:531.17:046:36First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:523.24:304.19:400.910:431.17:056:35Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:503.55:204.210:370.911:260.97:066:33Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:393.86:034.311:300.87:076:32Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:224.16:434.412:040.812:170.67:086:30Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:024.57:224.412:400.61:020.57:096:29Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:414.88:004.41:150.41:440.37:106:28Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:215.18:404.41:510.32:250.37:116:26Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:015.39:204.32:280.23:070.27:116:25Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:435.410:014.13:060.23:510.37:126:24Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:275.410:454.03:460.24:380.47:136:22Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:145.311:323.84:300.35:290.57:146:21Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:055.25:200.46:260.67:156:20Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:243.61:025.06:170.57:260.77:166:18Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:253.52:044.97:210.58:290.77:176:17Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:323.63:114.78:280.59:290.57:186:16Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:433.84:164.79:370.410:270.47:196:14Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:494.25:164.610:440.311:200.27:206:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:464.66:094.611:470.17:216:12Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:385.06:594.512:100.012:45-0.17:226:11Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:275.37:464.412:56-0.21:38-0.27:236:10New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:135.58:324.21:40-0.32:27-0.27:246:09New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:595.59:174.02:23-0.33:14-0.17:256:07New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:445.410:023.83:05-0.24:000.07:266:06Waxing 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 2:17 pm — 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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