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 5h 57m 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 - Dec 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:344.69:513.42:490.03:400.36:584:44Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:174.610:363.43:330.14:250.36:594:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:024.511:233.44:190.15:120.37:004:43Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:484.35:110.26:020.37:014:43Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:153.412:394.16:080.36:530.27:024:43Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:123.51:353.97:100.47:460.17:034:43Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:143.72:353.78:140.38:41-0.17:044:43Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:174.03:363.69:190.29:36-0.37:054:43Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:194.34:363.510:250.110:32-0.57:054:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:174.55:343.511:28-0.211:27-0.77:064:43Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:124.86:283.512:26-0.47:074:44New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:054.97:213.512:21-0.81:20-0.57:084:44New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:564.98:133.51:13-1.02:11-0.67:084:44New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:464.99:033.42:03-1.02:59-0.57:094:44New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:354.79:523.42:51-0.83:46-0.47:104:44Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:214.510:403.33:40-0.64:33-0.37:114:45Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:074.211:283.24:29-0.35:19-0.17:114:45Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:523.85:200.06:050.17:124:46Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:173.112:383.56:120.36:510.37:124:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:083.11:263.27:060.67:360.47:134:46First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:023.12:183.08:020.88:220.57:134:47First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:593.23:122.88:590.89:080.57:144:47First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:543.34:062.89:560.99:560.47:144:48Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:463.54:572.810:500.810:440.37:154:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:343.85:452.911:410.611:320.17:154:49Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:194.06:303.012:280.47:164:50Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:034.27:153.212:18-0.11:120.27:164:50Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:474.48:003.31:02-0.21:540.07:164:51Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:304.58:453.41:46-0.42:36-0.17:164:52Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:144.69:303.52:30-0.53:19-0.27:174:52Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:584.610:173.63:16-0.54:02-0.37:174:53Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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