Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 36m at 6:44 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:54 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:543.95:120.66:090.76:594:44Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:162.912:413.76:010.86:560.87:004:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:082.91:313.66:540.97:440.87:014:43First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:033.02:243.57:501.08:320.77:014:43First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:003.23:183.58:470.99:200.67:024:43First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:543.54:113.59:450.810:080.37:034:43Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:463.85:023.610:410.510:560.17:044:43Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:344.25:513.711:360.211:44-0.27:054:43Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:234.66:403.712:29-0.17:064:43Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:114.97:303.812:32-0.51:21-0.47:064:43Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:015.18:203.81:20-0.82:11-0.67:074:44Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:515.29:123.72:09-0.93:02-0.67:084:44Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:435.210:043.62:59-0.93:55-0.67:094:44Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:365.010:583.53:52-0.84:49-0.57:094:44Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:294.711:553.44:48-0.65:45-0.47:104:45Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:254.45:48-0.46:43-0.37:114:45Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:553.41:234.06:51-0.17:40-0.27:114:45Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:003.32:253.77:570.08:37-0.27:124:46Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:083.43:273.49:040.29:31-0.27:124:46Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:123.64:263.210:110.210:24-0.27:134:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:073.75:193.111:130.111:13-0.27:144:47Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:563.96:073.012:080.17:144:48Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:394.06:513.012:550.07:144:48Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:214.17:333.012:41-0.31:37-0.17:154:49New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:024.28:143.01:21-0.32:15-0.17:154:49New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:424.28:563.02:01-0.32:530.07:164:50New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:234.29:373.02:40-0.23:310.17:164:51New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:034.110:193.03:19-0.14:100.27:164:51Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:434.011:013.04:000.04:500.37:164:52Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:243.811:442.94:430.25:320.47:174:53Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:063.75:280.46:150.47:174:53Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 9:49 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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