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 14m at 8:26 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:575.08:163.61:16-1.32:09-0.97:174:54New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:494.99:083.62:08-1.32:59-0.97:174:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:394.710:003.62:59-1.23:47-0.97:174:55Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:284.510:503.53:51-1.04:36-0.77:174:56Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:154.111:403.44:43-0.75:24-0.57:174:57Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:023.75:36-0.36:12-0.37:174:58First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:313.312:503.46:310.07:01-0.17:174:59First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:243.21:403.07:280.37:490.17:175:00First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:213.22:342.88:260.58:380.27:175:01First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:203.23:302.79:250.79:270.27:175:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:163.34:252.710:230.710:170.27:175:03Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:073.55:152.711:170.611:050.17:175:04Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:543.76:022.812:040.57:165:05Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:383.96:473.012:460.37:165:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:204.07:303.112:36-0.21:260.27:165:07Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:014.28:133.31:18-0.32:040.07:155:08Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:424.38:553.42:00-0.42:43-0.17:155:09Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:224.39:373.52:41-0.43:22-0.27:155:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:024.210:203.63:24-0.44:02-0.27:145:11Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:434.111:053.64:09-0.34:44-0.37:145:12Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:263.911:523.74:58-0.25:29-0.37:135:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:123.75:51-0.16:18-0.27:135:14Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:453.71:043.46:490.07:10-0.37:125:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:433.82:023.27:510.18:06-0.37:125:16Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:473.93:063.18:560.19:06-0.47:115:17Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:534.04:113.110:020.010:07-0.67:105:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:564.25:143.111:08-0.211:09-0.87:105:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:554.46:123.312:08-0.47:095:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:514.57:073.412:08-1.01:02-0.77:085:22New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:434.67:593.61:03-1.21:52-0.87:075:23New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:324.58:493.71:54-1.32:38-0.97:075:24New 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 11:50 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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