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 2h 11m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:183.36:564.412:140.212:11-0.25:448:28Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:113.37:444.51:120.11:02-0.35:458:27Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:003.38:304.52:020.01:50-0.35:458:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:463.39:154.52:47-0.12:36-0.35:468:27New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:313.49:574.53:29-0.13:19-0.25:468:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:153.410:394.44:080.04:01-0.15:478:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:583.411:204.24:480.14:430.15:478:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:413.45:270.25:270.35:488:26Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:014.112:243.46:070.46:120.65:488:26Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:423.91:093.46:480.57:000.85:498:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:253.61:563.47:310.67:501.05:508:25First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:113.52:463.58:140.78:431.15:508:25First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:003.33:403.69:000.79:381.15:518:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:543.24:353.89:490.710:341.05:528:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:493.25:284.110:400.511:310.85:528:23Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:443.36:204.411:320.35:538:23Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:363.57:104.712:270.612:260.15:548:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:283.78:005.01:200.31:18-0.25:558:22Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:193.88:505.22:10-0.12:10-0.55:558:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:114.09:405.22:59-0.33:01-0.65:568:20Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:034.210:305.23:48-0.53:52-0.75:578:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:554.311:215.04:37-0.64:46-0.75:588:19Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:474.35:26-0.65:41-0.55:588:18Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:114.712:414.36:18-0.56:40-0.25:598:17Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:034.41:374.27:10-0.47:410.06:008:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:574.02:374.28:05-0.28:450.36:018:16Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:563.63:414.19:00-0.19:500.46:028:15Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:583.34:464.19:570.010:570.56:028:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:023.25:464.210:550.16:038:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:013.16:404.212:010.511:51 AM0.16:048:12Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:543.27:284.312:580.412:440.16:058:11Waning Crescent31Thu
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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