Tides Today & Tomorrow in Great Machipongo Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Great Machipongo Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 5:56 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:56 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8631411
Common Questions About Tides

Great Machipongo Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:303.85:382.612:040.57:055:26Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:193.96:242.712:500.47:055:27Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:034.07:072.912:210.01:290.37:045:29Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:444.17:493.11:05-0.22:030.27:035:30Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:234.28:303.21:46-0.32:360.27:025:31Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:014.39:093.42:25-0.33:090.17:015:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:374.39:493.53:03-0.33:430.17:005:33Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:134.210:273.63:42-0.24:170.16:595:34Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:494.011:063.74:23-0.14:530.16:585:35Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:263.811:473.75:060.15:300.26:575:36Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:063.55:540.26:110.26:565:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:333.812:503.36:470.46:570.26:555:38Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:253.91:443.17:460.57:500.26:545:39Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:274.02:472.98:500.58:490.16:525:41Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:344.23:542.99:570.49:52-0.16:515:42Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:404.44:593.111:040.210:57-0.46:505:43Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:424.75:593.312:06-0.16:495:44Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:405.06:563.612:00-0.71:02-0.46:485:45Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:355.17:513.912:58-1.11:52-0.76:475:46New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:265.28:434.21:53-1.32:39-0.96:455:47New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:165.09:344.42:46-1.43:25-1.06:445:48New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:034.710:234.43:38-1.34:09-0.96:435:49Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:494.311:124.44:30-1.04:54-0.76:415:50Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:353.95:24-0.65:40-0.56:405:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:014.212:213.46:19-0.26:27-0.26:395:52First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:534.01:113.07:170.27:170.16:375:53First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:493.82:072.78:180.58:110.36:365:54First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:523.63:102.59:230.79:090.56:355:55First Quarter28Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8631411)

Common Questions About Great Machipongo Inlet, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Great Machipongo Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Great Machipongo Inlet, VA is approximately 8:56 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 Great Machipongo Inlet, VA?

Great Machipongo Inlet, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 17% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Great Machipongo 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 Great Machipongo Inlet, VA?

Tide predictions for Great Machipongo 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 Great Machipongo Inlet, VA?

Tide data for Great Machipongo Inlet, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8631411. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8631411.

What is the moon phase in Great Machipongo Inlet, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Great Machipongo Inlet, VA is Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated). This places Great Machipongo Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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