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 1h 06m 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 - Jul 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:023.69:274.92:570.32:460.15:468:27New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:443.710:074.93:350.33:270.15:468:27New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:263.810:474.84:130.24:090.25:478:27Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:083.911:274.74:530.24:540.35:478:27Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:524.05:340.25:430.45:488:27Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:094.512:394.16:170.26:370.45:498:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:544.31:304.37:040.27:340.55:498:26First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:454.02:274.57:530.18:360.55:508:26First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:433.83:284.78:470.19:390.45:508:26First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:453.74:314.99:430.010:440.35:518:25Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:483.65:325.210:43-0.211:490.15:528:25Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:493.76:305.411:43-0.35:528:24Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:483.87:265.612:49-0.112:42-0.55:538:24Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:444.08:205.61:44-0.21:39-0.65:548:24Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:394.19:125.52:35-0.42:32-0.75:548:23Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:324.210:015.33:24-0.43:25-0.65:558:23Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:234.310:485.04:10-0.44:16-0.45:568:22Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:134.311:344.74:56-0.35:08-0.25:568:21Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:014.25:42-0.26:010.15:578:21Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:194.212:504.26:280.06:560.45:588:20Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:053.81:414.17:130.27:520.65:598:20Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:543.52:364.08:000.48:490.85:598:19Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:473.23:334.08:480.59:470.96:008:18Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:443.14:304.19:380.610:450.96:018:17Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:403.15:234.210:290.611:400.96:028:17Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:333.26:124.411:200.56:038:16Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:213.36:564.612:280.812:100.46:038:15Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:073.57:394.81:100.612:560.36:048:14New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:523.78:204.91:490.51:400.26:058:13New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:353.99:015.02:270.32:230.16:068:12New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:174.19:415.03:050.23:050.06:078:11New Moon31Wed
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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