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 3h 00m 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 - Dec 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:284.53:474.09:330.29:45-0.26:584:45Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun4:264.94:444.010:360.010:40-0.46:594:45Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:215.35:404.011:36-0.211:34-0.67:004:45Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:165.66:344.012:33-0.47:014:45New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:095.77:274.012:27-0.81:26-0.57:024:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:025.78:203.91:19-0.82:18-0.57:034:45New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:545.69:123.82:11-0.83:09-0.47:044:45Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:455.310:053.73:03-0.74:00-0.37:044:45Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:354.910:573.63:56-0.44:52-0.27:054:45Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:254.511:503.54:51-0.25:430.07:064:45Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:154.15:480.16:340.17:074:45First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:463.41:073.76:470.37:230.27:084:45First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:453.52:013.47:470.58:100.37:084:46First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:443.52:573.28:480.68:560.47:094:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:393.73:493.19:460.69:420.37:104:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:283.94:383.110:410.610:280.37:104:47Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:144.15:243.111:290.511:130.27:114:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:574.36:083.212:120.47:114:47Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:394.56:513.312:530.37:124:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:214.67:333.412:380.01:320.27:134:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:034.78:153.51:19-0.12:110.17:134:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:444.88:583.52:00-0.12:500.17:144:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:244.89:413.62:41-0.13:310.17:144:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:064.710:253.63:25-0.14:130.17:144:50Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:484.511:123.74:130.04:580.07:154:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:334.35:050.15:440.07:154:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu12:033.812:224.06:030.26:340.07:164:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:594.01:173.87:040.27:26-0.17:164:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:004.22:183.58:080.28:21-0.27:164:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:044.43:213.49:140.19:18-0.37:164:54Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:064.74:223.410:200.010:19-0.57:174:55Waning Crescent31Mon
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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