Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Shoal Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 5:54 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 42m at 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 - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:003.911:285.24:53-0.44:48-0.46:077:52Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:523.75:48-0.25:43-0.16:067:53Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:224.812:463.56:440.16:420.16:057:54Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:174.41:453.37:410.37:430.36:047:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:154.12:473.38:370.48:450.56:037:56Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:163.83:513.49:300.59:470.66:027:57Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:143.64:473.610:190.510:470.66:017:58Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:063.55:343.911:030.511:410.56:007:59Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:523.56:174.111:440.45:597:59Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:343.56:574.412:290.412:240.45:588:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:153.67:364.61:110.31:020.35:578:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:563.68:174.81:500.31:400.25:568:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:363.68:574.92:290.22:190.25:558:03New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:173.69:384.93:080.22:570.25:548:04New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:583.610:194.93:480.23:370.25:538:05Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:393.611:024.84:290.34:190.35:528:06Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:223.511:464.85:140.45:050.45:528:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:083.56:010.45:550.45:518:07Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:324.612:593.66:500.46:520.55:508:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:244.51:563.77:410.47:530.45:508:09First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:204.32:564.08:340.38:560.45:498:10First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:194.23:584.39:270.110:010.35:488:10First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:204.14:584.710:200.011:050.15:488:11Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:194.05:545.111:15-0.25:478:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:154.06:495.512:08-0.112:09-0.45:478:13Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:104.07:425.61:06-0.31:02-0.55:468:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:034.08:355.72:01-0.41:54-0.65:458:14Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:563.99:275.62:54-0.52:45-0.65:458:15Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:493.910:185.43:45-0.43:36-0.55:458:16Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:403.811:085.14:35-0.34:28-0.35:448:16Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:313.711:574.85:26-0.15:21-0.15:448:17Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 3:02 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 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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