Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 7:37 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 2:17 pm (3.9 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:423.76:194.411:40-0.35:428:18Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:383.67:114.612:27-0.112:33-0.45:418:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:303.68:014.71:24-0.21:23-0.55:418:19New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:203.68:484.72:16-0.42:11-0.55:418:20New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:083.59:354.73:03-0.42:57-0.55:408:20New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:553.510:204.63:49-0.33:41-0.45:408:21New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:413.411:044.54:33-0.24:26-0.25:408:21Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:263.311:484.35:170.05:110.15:408:22Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:113.26:010.25:570.35:408:23Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:324.012:573.26:450.46:460.65:408:23Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:173.81:453.27:300.57:370.85:408:23First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:043.62:373.28:150.78:301.05:408:24First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:543.43:313.39:010.79:241.05:408:24First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:473.34:253.59:470.710:191.05:408:25First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:403.35:173.710:330.611:140.95:408:25Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:313.36:054.011:210.55:408:26Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:213.46:524.312:070.712:090.35:408:26Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:093.57:384.612:580.512:570.15:408:26Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:573.68:254.81:470.21:44-0.15:408:26Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:453.79:125.02:350.02:31-0.35:408:27Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:333.810:005.13:22-0.23:19-0.45:418:27Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:233.810:495.14:09-0.34:09-0.45:418:27Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:143.911:395.04:58-0.45:00-0.45:418:27Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:063.95:49-0.45:56-0.35:418:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:304.71:003.96:42-0.36:55-0.15:428:27Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:224.41:583.97:35-0.37:560.15:428:28Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:184.12:593.98:30-0.29:000.25:428:28Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:183.84:034.09:25-0.210:060.35:438:28Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:203.55:054.110:21-0.211:110.35:438:28Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:213.46:034.311:16-0.25:448:28Waning Crescent30Mon
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 10:57 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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