Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 11:11 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Mar 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:183.611:484.45:03-0.65:12-0.56:335:55Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:093.36:00-0.36:05-0.46:325:56First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:444.21:053.07:030.17:03-0.26:305:57First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:484.02:092.78:090.38:07-0.16:295:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:003.83:212.69:200.49:140.06:285:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:133.84:322.710:300.410:22-0.16:266:00Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:193.95:342.911:330.211:25-0.26:256:01Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:143.96:263.212:230.16:236:02Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:003.97:113.412:21-0.41:05-0.16:226:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:413.97:533.61:09-0.51:41-0.26:206:04Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:203.98:333.81:52-0.62:16-0.36:196:05Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:573.79:123.92:33-0.52:49-0.26:176:06Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:343.69:503.93:12-0.43:22-0.16:166:07Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:113.410:293.93:52-0.23:570.06:146:08Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:493.211:093.84:320.14:330.26:136:09Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:283.011:523.75:150.45:130.46:116:10Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:102.86:010.75:570.66:106:11Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:393.512:562.76:520.96:470.76:086:12Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:333.41:512.67:471.17:430.86:076:13Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:353.42:532.68:451.18:420.76:056:13Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:373.53:552.89:431.09:430.56:046:14Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:353.74:523.110:380.710:420.26:026:15Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:274.05:443.511:280.411:38-0.16:016:16Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:154.26:333.912:150.05:596:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:024.37:214.312:32-0.512:59-0.35:586:18New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:494.38:094.71:23-0.71:42-0.65:566:19New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:364.38:574.92:13-0.92:26-0.75:556:20New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:234.19:465.03:03-0.93:11-0.85:536:21Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:113.910:374.93:55-0.83:58-0.75:526:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:013.611:314.74:50-0.54:50-0.55:506:23Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:543.35:48-0.25:46-0.25:496:24Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8630901)

Common Questions About Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides

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

Slack tide in Metompkin Inlet, VA is approximately 2:41 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 Metompkin Inlet, VA?

Metompkin Inlet, VA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Metompkin 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 Metompkin Inlet, VA?

Tide predictions for Metompkin 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 Metompkin Inlet, VA?

Tide data for Metompkin Inlet, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8630901. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8630901.

What is the moon phase in Metompkin Inlet, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Metompkin Inlet, VA is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Metompkin 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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