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 4h 33m 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 - Mar 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:403.55:503.011:460.611:440.16:325:56Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:243.76:353.212:260.46:315:57Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:053.97:173.512:29-0.11:040.26:305:58Full Moon3Sun
4Mon7:454.07:583.71:11-0.21:410.06:285:59Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:244.18:393.91:52-0.32:17-0.16:276:00Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:034.19:194.02:32-0.42:55-0.26:256:01Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:424.010:004.13:14-0.43:33-0.26:246:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:233.910:434.23:57-0.34:14-0.26:226:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:053.711:294.14:44-0.24:58-0.16:216:04Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:503.55:350.05:470.06:196:05Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:194.112:423.36:310.16:410.06:186:06Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:174.01:413.27:320.37:410.06:176:07Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:214.02:463.18:350.38:45-0.16:156:07Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:284.03:543.29:400.29:50-0.26:146:08Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:344.14:583.510:420.010:55-0.56:126:09Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:344.35:563.711:41-0.311:55-0.76:116:10Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:294.36:504.012:33-0.66:096:11Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:214.47:414.212:51-1.01:22-0.86:076:12New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:094.38:294.41:43-1.12:07-0.96:066:13New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:564.29:164.42:32-1.12:50-0.86:046:14New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:404.010:014.33:19-0.93:33-0.76:036:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:243.710:464.24:06-0.64:16-0.46:016:16Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:083.411:314.04:53-0.35:01-0.16:006:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:533.25:420.15:470.25:586:18Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:193.712:403.06:330.46:370.45:576:19First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:103.51:322.87:260.77:290.65:556:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:073.42:302.88:200.98:250.75:546:20First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:073.33:302.89:150.99:220.75:526:21First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:063.44:263.010:080.910:170.65:516:22Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:593.55:173.310:570.711:100.45:496:23Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:453.76:023.611:420.511:580.25:486:24Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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