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 57m 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 - Mar 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:135.08:345.01:45-1.02:12-0.86:335:57Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:014.89:245.12:36-1.02:57-0.86:315:58Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:494.510:155.13:29-0.93:44-0.86:305:59Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:384.111:074.94:23-0.74:34-0.66:296:00Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:293.75:21-0.45:27-0.46:276:01Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:034.612:243.36:22-0.16:25-0.26:266:02Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:054.31:263.07:280.27:270.06:246:03Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:144.12:362.98:360.38:330.16:236:04Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:283.93:472.99:460.49:390.16:216:04Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:343.94:473.110:480.310:410.06:206:05Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:264.06:363.312:370.27:197:06Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:104.07:193.612:34-0.11:160.17:177:07Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:484.17:583.81:20-0.21:500.17:167:08New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:244.18:364.02:00-0.22:220.07:147:09New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:004.09:144.22:38-0.22:530.07:137:10New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:374.09:514.33:15-0.23:260.07:117:11New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:133.810:304.33:53-0.14:000.17:107:12Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:503.711:084.34:320.04:350.27:087:13Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:283.511:494.25:120.25:130.37:077:14Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:073.35:560.45:540.47:057:15Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:324.112:503.26:440.66:420.57:047:16First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:224.01:403.17:370.77:360.57:027:16First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:194.02:403.18:350.78:360.57:017:17First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:224.13:453.29:340.79:390.36:597:18First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:254.24:473.610:330.510:420.16:587:19Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:234.55:454.011:280.211:43-0.26:567:20Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:174.76:394.512:20-0.16:557:21Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:094.87:314.912:41-0.51:09-0.46:537:22Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:594.88:225.31:37-0.71:56-0.66:527:23Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:494.79:125.52:30-0.92:43-0.86:507:24Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:394.610:035.63:22-0.93:30-0.86:497:25Full Moon31Sat
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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