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 4h 14m 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 - Jul 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:493.04:333.69:460.610:451.05:448:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:442.85:263.710:320.611:421.05:448:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:362.86:143.911:200.65:458:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:262.87:004.112:350.912:080.65:458:27Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:122.97:454.21:210.812:550.55:468:27Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:573.08:284.42:020.71:400.35:468:27Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:413.19:104.52:410.62:230.25:478:26Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:243.29:514.53:200.53:050.25:488:26Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:073.410:324.63:580.43:470.15:488:26Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:503.511:124.54:370.34:300.25:498:26Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:333.611:524.45:160.35:170.35:498:25Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:173.75:580.26:070.45:508:25Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:354.21:053.96:410.27:010.55:518:24Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:203.91:564.07:270.28:000.65:518:24Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:113.62:544.28:160.29:030.65:528:23Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:093.43:564.39:090.110:080.65:538:23Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:123.24:594.510:060.011:150.55:548:22Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:163.16:024.711:07-0.15:548:22Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:193.27:014.912:210.312:08-0.35:558:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:183.37:575.01:210.11:08-0.55:568:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:143.58:515.02:16-0.12:05-0.65:578:20New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:083.69:415.03:05-0.22:58-0.75:578:19New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:593.710:294.83:52-0.33:49-0.65:588:18New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:493.811:144.54:36-0.34:39-0.45:598:18Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:363.811:584.25:19-0.25:29-0.16:008:17Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:233.86:020.06:200.26:018:16Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:403.81:093.86:440.27:130.66:018:15First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:243.41:583.77:270.48:070.96:028:14First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:113.12:503.78:110.69:031.16:038:14First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:022.93:473.78:580.810:011.26:048:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:592.74:453.79:480.911:001.36:058:12Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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