Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 9:35 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 3:14 pm (3.8 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 - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:504.011:174.54:29-0.94:45-0.86:335:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:403.75:25-0.65:37-0.76:325:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:124.312:333.46:24-0.36:34-0.46:305:57Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:114.11:333.07:270.07:34-0.26:295:58Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:163.92:392.98:330.28:37-0.16:285:59Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:273.73:492.89:410.39:43-0.16:266:00Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:363.74:542.910:470.210:47-0.16:256:01Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:353.75:493.111:440.111:45-0.36:236:02Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:243.86:363.312:300.06:226:03Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:073.87:183.512:35-0.41:09-0.16:206:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:463.87:583.71:19-0.41:44-0.26:196:05New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:243.88:383.81:59-0.52:18-0.26:176:06New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:013.79:163.92:38-0.42:52-0.26:166:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:393.69:553.93:16-0.33:27-0.16:146:08Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:163.510:353.93:55-0.14:030.16:136:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:553.311:153.84:350.14:410.36:116:10Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:343.111:583.75:180.45:220.46:106:11Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:173.06:040.66:070.66:086:12First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:463.61:052.96:550.86:580.76:076:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:403.52:002.87:500.97:540.76:056:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:393.63:012.98:470.98:540.56:046:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:403.74:023.29:440.79:540.36:026:15Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed4:383.94:593.510:400.410:540.06:016:16Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:324.15:523.911:320.111:51-0.45:596:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:234.36:444.312:22-0.35:586:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:134.47:344.712:45-0.71:09-0.65:566:19Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:024.58:244.91:38-1.01:56-0.95:556:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:514.49:155.02:29-1.12:43-1.05:536:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:414.210:065.03:21-1.13:31-1.05:526:22Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:314.010:584.84:14-0.94:22-0.85:506:23Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:233.711:534.65:10-0.65:16-0.55:496:24Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:24 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 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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