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 39m 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 - Apr 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:474.51:083.37:070.57:040.46:477:26First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:454.42:083.28:070.58:060.36:457:27First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:504.43:163.39:080.59:130.26:447:27First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:564.44:243.610:090.310:200.06:427:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:004.55:264.011:070.111:25-0.26:417:29Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:584.66:224.512:01-0.26:407:30Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:514.67:154.912:26-0.412:52-0.46:387:31Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:424.68:065.21:23-0.61:39-0.66:377:32Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:324.58:565.42:17-0.82:25-0.76:357:33Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:204.39:445.43:08-0.73:10-0.66:347:34Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:084.010:335.33:58-0.63:56-0.56:327:35Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:553.811:215.04:48-0.44:43-0.36:317:35Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:433.55:40-0.15:330.06:307:36Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:114.612:323.36:330.26:260.26:287:37Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:044.31:253.17:290.57:230.46:277:38Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:014.02:243.08:270.68:220.66:257:39Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:023.73:283.09:230.79:230.66:247:40Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:043.74:283.210:150.710:220.66:237:41Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:583.75:203.511:010.711:170.66:217:42Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:453.76:043.811:420.66:207:43Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:273.86:464.212:070.412:200.56:197:44Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:083.87:264.512:520.312:570.36:187:44Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:483.98:064.71:340.21:340.26:167:45New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:273.98:464.92:140.12:120.26:157:46New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:083.89:275.02:550.02:500.16:147:47New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:493.810:095.03:360.13:290.16:137:48New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:313.710:535.04:200.14:120.16:117:49Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:153.611:404.95:070.24:580.26:107:50Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:033.55:580.35:510.36:097:51Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:314.812:563.56:520.46:500.36:087:52First Quarter30Sun
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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