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 5h 18m at 5:54 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (4.3 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 - Oct 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:223.43:024.48:150.99:161.16:586:46Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:263.54:034.59:160.810:110.96:596:44Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:273.84:594.710:170.611:040.67:006:43Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:234.35:514.911:170.411:540.37:016:41Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:154.86:415.112:150.17:026:40Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:055.37:305.112:420.01:09-0.27:036:38New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:555.78:195.11:28-0.22:02-0.47:046:37New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:455.99:084.92:14-0.42:54-0.47:056:35New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:366.19:584.73:01-0.53:46-0.47:066:34Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:276.010:494.43:49-0.44:40-0.27:066:33Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:215.811:424.14:40-0.35:370.07:076:31Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:165.45:35-0.16:380.37:086:30Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:383.81:165.06:340.27:410.57:096:28First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:403.62:214.77:380.48:470.67:106:27First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:493.53:304.48:450.59:500.67:116:26First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:013.64:354.39:520.610:460.67:126:24Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:053.85:304.210:550.611:350.57:136:23Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:544.06:144.211:520.57:146:21Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:364.36:534.112:150.512:400.47:156:20Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:144.57:314.112:510.41:220.47:166:19Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:514.78:084.11:250.32:010.37:176:18Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:294.98:464.01:590.32:380.37:186:16Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:074.99:254.02:340.33:150.47:196:15Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:474.910:043.83:090.43:530.57:206:14Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:274.910:433.73:460.44:340.67:216:13Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:084.811:243.64:240.65:170.87:226:11Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:514.75:060.76:040.97:236:10Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:083.512:374.65:540.86:540.97:246:09Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:573.41:284.56:470.87:470.97:256:08Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:533.52:254.47:470.88:410.87:266:07Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:553.73:244.48:490.79:340.67:276:06Third Quarter31Wed
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 9:13 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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