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 (tomorrow) : 6:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 52m at 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 - Sep 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:533.77:234.61:000.612:460.36:347:31Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:333.98:004.61:340.51:290.36:357:30Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:124.18:364.62:060.42:080.26:357:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:504.39:124.62:360.42:460.26:367:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:284.59:484.53:070.43:240.36:377:25Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:064.610:244.33:400.44:030.46:387:24Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:444.611:014.14:130.54:430.66:397:22Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:234.611:393.94:490.65:260.76:407:21Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:054.65:270.76:140.96:407:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:193.712:524.56:110.87:071.06:417:18Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:063.51:464.57:010.88:051.16:427:16Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:023.42:484.67:590.89:061.16:437:14Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:083.43:544.79:020.710:080.96:447:13Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:153.64:565.010:060.511:070.76:447:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:174.05:525.211:100.26:457:10Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:134.46:455.412:010.312:10-0.16:467:08Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:074.97:365.412:510.01:07-0.36:477:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:585.38:255.41:39-0.32:02-0.56:487:05New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:495.79:145.22:24-0.42:55-0.66:497:04New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:405.810:034.93:10-0.53:47-0.56:497:02Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:305.810:524.53:56-0.44:41-0.36:507:01Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:225.611:424.14:44-0.35:370.06:516:59Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:155.35:350.06:360.36:526:58Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:343.81:124.96:310.27:390.66:536:56First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:323.42:154.67:300.58:450.86:546:54First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:373.33:254.48:330.69:520.96:546:53First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:483.34:334.39:380.710:530.96:556:51Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:533.45:284.310:400.711:420.86:566:50Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:453.66:124.311:360.66:576:48Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:273.96:504.412:200.712:240.56:586:47Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 2:57 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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