Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:37 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 4:16 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:243.66:303.112:300.56:325:56Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:033.77:123.312:250.01:040.36:315:57New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:413.87:523.51:07-0.21:370.16:305:58New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:183.98:313.71:46-0.32:100.06:285:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:553.99:093.92:25-0.32:440.06:276:00New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:323.89:484.03:04-0.33:190.06:256:01Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:093.610:284.13:45-0.23:560.06:246:02Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:483.511:104.14:290.04:360.16:226:03Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:293.311:574.05:160.25:200.16:216:04Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:163.16:090.36:110.26:206:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:514.01:113.07:080.57:100.26:186:06First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:533.92:162.98:110.58:130.16:176:06First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:014.03:253.09:150.49:20-0.16:156:07First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:094.14:313.210:190.210:26-0.36:146:08Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:114.25:323.611:18-0.111:30-0.66:126:09Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:084.46:284.012:12-0.46:116:10Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:004.47:204.312:29-0.91:01-0.76:096:11Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:504.38:104.51:23-1.11:47-0.96:086:12Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:374.28:594.62:15-1.12:31-0.96:066:13Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:244.09:464.63:04-1.03:15-0.86:056:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:093.710:334.43:53-0.83:59-0.66:036:15Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:543.411:204.24:43-0.44:45-0.36:016:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:403.15:340.05:330.06:006:17Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:093.912:282.96:270.36:240.35:586:18Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:023.61:212.77:230.77:190.55:576:19Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:013.42:212.68:210.98:170.75:556:19Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:053.33:242.79:191.09:170.75:546:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:063.34:232.810:131.010:140.65:526:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:593.45:133.111:000.811:080.55:516:22Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:443.55:583.411:410.711:560.35:496:23Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:253.66:403.712:190.55:486:24Waning Crescent31Tue
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 7:26 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Metompkin 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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