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 5h 43m 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:444.79:023.92:080.32:450.36:275:04New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:244.79:433.82:460.33:270.46:285:03Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:064.710:253.73:260.34:110.56:295:01Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:504.611:103.64:090.44:590.66:305:00Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:374.54:570.55:510.66:324:59Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:003.512:294.45:510.66:460.66:334:58First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:563.41:264.36:510.67:440.66:344:58First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:593.52:284.27:540.68:420.46:354:57First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:043.73:314.28:590.49:390.26:364:56Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:074.04:324.210:040.210:34-0.16:374:55Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:064.45:284.211:07-0.111:28-0.46:384:54Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:004.76:214.212:06-0.36:394:53Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:525.07:134.212:19-0.61:01-0.66:404:52Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:425.18:034.11:08-0.81:53-0.66:414:52Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:325.28:523.91:55-0.82:43-0.66:424:51Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:215.09:413.72:42-0.73:32-0.56:434:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:094.810:303.53:30-0.54:22-0.26:444:50Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:574.611:193.34:18-0.25:130.16:454:49Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:464.25:090.16:050.36:464:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:093.212:363.96:020.46:570.56:474:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:033.01:293.76:570.77:490.76:484:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:013.02:243.57:550.98:380.76:504:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:013.13:203.48:520.99:260.76:514:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:563.34:123.49:480.910:110.66:524:46Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:463.55:003.410:410.810:540.56:534:45Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:313.85:453.511:300.711:360.36:544:45Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:134.16:283.512:160.56:554:45Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:554.37:103.612:170.212:590.36:564:44New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:374.57:533.612:580.01:410.26:574:44New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:194.78:363.61:39-0.12:240.16:574:44New Moon30Sun
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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