Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 9:35 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:28 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:123.38:444.42:160.22:04-0.16:068:11Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:573.59:254.42:560.22:48-0.16:078:10Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:393.610:044.33:320.13:30-0.16:078:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:213.710:434.24:070.24:110.16:088:08Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:023.811:214.04:430.24:520.36:098:06Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:423.811:593.85:180.45:340.56:108:05Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:243.85:560.56:190.86:118:04Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:393.61:073.86:350.77:071.06:128:03Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:203.41:543.87:170.87:581.26:138:02Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:063.22:463.88:030.98:521.36:138:01Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:593.13:433.98:530.99:501.36:148:00Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:573.04:424.09:480.810:481.26:157:59Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:573.15:394.310:450.711:461.06:167:57Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:543.36:324.611:420.46:177:56Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:483.67:234.812:400.612:390.16:187:55Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:403.98:125.01:310.31:33-0.36:197:54New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:314.39:015.12:18-0.12:25-0.56:197:52New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:224.59:495.13:04-0.43:17-0.76:207:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:124.810:374.93:49-0.54:09-0.76:217:50Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:034.911:264.64:36-0.65:02-0.56:227:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:554.95:23-0.55:58-0.26:237:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:164.312:484.86:14-0.46:580.16:247:46Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:083.91:464.67:07-0.18:000.46:257:44First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:043.52:484.48:050.19:060.66:257:43First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:063.23:564.29:050.310:150.86:267:41First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:153.15:054.210:080.411:230.86:277:40Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:223.16:074.211:100.46:287:39Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:213.26:584.212:230.712:100.36:297:37Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:103.47:414.31:110.61:020.36:307:36Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:533.68:204.31:510.51:480.26:317:34Full Moon30Mon
31Tue8:333.88:584.32:260.42:290.16:317:33Full Moon31Tue
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 12:31 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 Metompkin Inlet, VA?

Metompkin Inlet, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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