Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 36m at 6:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 12:11 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631542
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Shoal Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:054.97:193.612:230.11:160.26:594:45Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:485.18:033.61:050.01:590.27:004:45Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:325.18:473.61:47-0.12:420.17:004:45Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:175.19:333.62:31-0.13:280.17:014:45Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:025.110:223.63:18-0.14:150.17:024:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:504.911:133.74:090.05:050.17:034:45Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:404.75:050.15:570.17:044:45Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:093.812:334.46:060.26:490.07:054:45Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:093.91:314.17:100.27:420.07:054:45Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:134.12:323.88:160.28:36-0.17:064:45Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:164.43:343.69:230.19:31-0.27:074:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:164.74:323.510:290.010:26-0.47:084:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:125.05:283.511:30-0.111:20-0.57:084:46Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:055.16:203.512:25-0.27:094:46New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:565.27:113.512:12-0.61:16-0.37:104:46New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:465.28:003.51:02-0.62:03-0.37:104:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:335.18:473.51:49-0.62:49-0.27:114:47New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:194.99:333.42:36-0.53:33-0.17:124:47Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:034.610:193.43:22-0.34:170.07:124:48Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:464.311:053.34:09-0.15:000.17:134:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:294.011:533.34:570.15:430.37:134:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:133.75:480.46:260.47:144:49First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:433.31:003.46:410.57:090.47:144:50First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:363.41:513.27:370.77:530.47:154:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:323.52:453.08:330.78:400.47:154:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:273.73:393.09:300.79:280.47:154:52Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:183.94:303.010:260.610:180.27:164:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:074.25:193.111:190.511:070.17:164:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:554.56:073.312:070.37:164:54Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:414.86:543.412:530.17:164:55Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:275.07:313.512:42-0.31:38-0.17:174:55Full Moon31Sun
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 9:07 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Sand Shoal Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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