Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:26 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 06m at 2:31 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:133.66:202.812:250.37:065:25Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:553.87:033.012:13-0.11:030.27:055:26Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:353.97:453.212:55-0.31:390.17:045:27Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:144.08:263.31:35-0.42:150.07:035:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:534.19:063.42:15-0.42:50-0.17:025:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:314.09:463.52:54-0.43:27-0.17:015:30Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:094.010:263.63:34-0.34:04-0.17:005:32Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:473.811:083.64:17-0.24:44-0.16:595:33Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:273.711:523.75:030.05:260.06:585:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:113.55:530.16:130.06:575:35Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:423.71:013.36:480.27:050.06:565:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:393.71:593.17:490.38:01-0.16:555:37Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:423.83:033.18:520.39:02-0.26:545:38Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:484.04:093.19:580.110:05-0.56:535:39Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:524.25:113.311:02-0.111:07-0.76:525:40Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:514.46:103.512:01-0.56:515:41Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:474.67:063.812:07-1.012:55-0.86:495:42New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:404.77:594.01:03-1.31:45-1.06:485:43New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:314.68:504.11:57-1.42:33-1.16:475:45New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:194.59:404.12:48-1.43:19-1.16:465:46Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:064.210:284.13:38-1.24:05-1.06:445:47Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:523.911:163.94:29-0.94:51-0.76:435:48Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:373.55:20-0.55:38-0.46:425:49Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:053.712:243.26:13-0.16:26-0.16:415:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:563.51:142.97:080.27:170.16:395:51First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:513.32:092.78:050.58:100.36:385:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:523.23:092.69:040.79:050.46:375:53First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:543.24:082.610:040.810:010.46:355:54Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:513.45:022.810:590.710:550.36:345:55Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 5:28 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 46% 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 (46% 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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