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 3h 59m at 5:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 pm (4.5 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 - Jan 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:454.111:033.34:080.14:510.37:174:56Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:243.811:483.44:530.35:300.37:174:56Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:053.65:420.46:110.47:174:57First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:353.412:513.36:340.66:550.47:174:58First Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:273.51:423.17:300.67:410.37:174:59First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:243.72:383.08:280.68:320.37:175:00First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:214.03:363.19:280.59:260.17:175:01Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:184.34:323.210:290.410:22-0.17:175:01Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:124.75:273.311:260.111:18-0.47:175:02Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:055.06:203.512:20-0.17:175:03Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:575.37:123.712:12-0.61:11-0.47:175:04Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:485.48:053.91:05-0.92:00-0.67:165:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:395.48:574.11:57-1.02:48-0.77:165:06Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:285.39:504.22:50-1.03:36-0.77:165:07Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:175.010:424.23:44-0.94:24-0.77:165:08Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:074.511:364.24:41-0.65:14-0.67:155:09Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:574.05:40-0.46:05-0.57:155:10Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:334.112:513.56:43-0.16:58-0.37:145:11Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:354.01:503.17:480.17:53-0.27:145:12Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:404.02:542.88:570.28:50-0.17:145:13Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:474.03:572.710:070.39:49-0.17:135:15Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:474.04:552.711:110.310:46-0.17:135:16Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:404.15:452.812:040.27:125:17Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:264.26:303.012:460.17:115:18New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:074.37:123.112:23-0.31:220.17:115:19New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:464.37:533.31:05-0.31:560.07:105:20New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:244.38:333.41:44-0.32:280.07:105:21New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:014.39:133.52:23-0.33:010.07:095:22Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:374.19:523.63:02-0.23:350.07:085:23Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:134.010:313.63:42-0.14:100.17:075:24Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:503.711:113.74:240.14:460.27:075:25Waxing 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 8:29 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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