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 2h 20m 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 - May 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:093.68:304.61:540.21:540.16:067:52New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:523.79:144.82:380.02:360.06:047:53New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:363.79:594.93:23-0.13:19-0.16:037:54New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:223.610:464.94:09-0.24:04-0.26:027:55Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:093.611:354.94:57-0.14:52-0.16:017:56Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:583.55:480.05:440.06:007:57Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:264.712:513.46:430.16:420.15:597:58Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:214.51:503.47:390.27:440.25:587:59First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:194.22:533.58:360.28:500.35:577:59First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:214.03:593.69:330.19:560.25:568:00First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:253.85:033.910:290.011:030.25:558:01Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:253.76:014.211:23-0.15:548:02Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:213.66:534.412:070.012:15-0.25:538:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:133.57:424.61:05-0.11:04-0.35:538:04Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:023.58:294.71:58-0.21:51-0.45:528:05Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:483.49:144.72:46-0.32:35-0.35:518:06Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:343.39:594.63:31-0.23:19-0.35:508:06Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:183.310:434.54:14-0.14:02-0.15:498:07Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:023.211:274.34:570.14:450.15:498:08Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:463.15:400.35:300.35:488:09Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:114.112:323.16:250.56:170.65:478:10Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:563.91:193.07:100.77:080.85:478:11Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:423.72:093.17:550.88:010.95:468:11Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:313.53:033.18:400.98:561.05:458:12Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:233.43:583.39:250.89:511.05:458:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:163.34:513.610:110.810:470.95:448:14Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:083.35:413.910:570.611:420.85:448:14Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:583.36:294.211:440.55:438:15Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:473.47:154.512:350.512:320.25:438:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:343.58:034.81:260.31:200.05:428:17New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:223.58:515.02:150.02:08-0.25:428:17New Moon31Sun
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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