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 (tomorrow) : 6:48 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 36m at 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 - May 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:553.78:154.61:510.11:440.16:077:52New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:343.78:544.72:290.02:210.16:067:53New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:143.69:344.73:060.12:580.16:057:54New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:543.610:144.73:440.23:350.26:047:55Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:343.510:554.64:230.34:140.36:037:56Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:153.511:364.55:040.44:560.46:027:57Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:573.45:470.55:400.66:017:58Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:204.412:423.46:330.66:300.66:007:58Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:064.21:323.47:210.77:240.75:597:59First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:574.12:283.68:110.68:230.75:588:00First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:524.13:263.89:010.59:230.65:578:01First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:504.14:244.29:530.310:240.45:568:02Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:474.15:204.710:450.111:250.15:558:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:424.26:135.111:37-0.15:548:04Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:364.27:065.512:24-0.112:29-0.35:538:04Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:294.37:585.81:20-0.41:21-0.55:538:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:224.38:515.92:14-0.52:12-0.75:528:06Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:154.29:445.93:07-0.63:04-0.75:518:07Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:084.210:385.74:00-0.63:57-0.65:508:08Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:024.011:315.44:54-0.44:52-0.55:508:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:573.95:49-0.35:50-0.25:498:09Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:265.012:553.86:45-0.16:510.05:488:10Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:214.51:553.77:410.07:540.25:488:11Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:194.12:593.78:360.18:590.45:478:12Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:193.84:013.89:280.210:020.55:478:13Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:183.64:574.010:180.311:040.55:468:13Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:113.45:454.211:040.311:590.45:468:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:583.46:274.411:480.35:458:15Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:413.47:084.512:470.412:300.25:458:16Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:233.47:494.71:280.31:110.25:448:16New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:053.58:294.82:070.31:500.25:448:17New Moon31Fri
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 3:40 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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