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 5h 37m 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 - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:404.13:073.09:000.59:020.36:477:25First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:474.14:163.110:040.410:080.16:457:26First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:554.15:233.311:080.311:15-0.16:447:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:594.36:243.612:080.06:427:27Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:574.47:193.912:19-0.41:03-0.36:417:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:504.48:114.31:19-0.71:52-0.66:397:29Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:404.49:014.52:13-0.92:38-0.76:387:30Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:284.39:484.63:05-1.03:21-0.86:367:31Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:144.010:354.63:54-0.94:04-0.76:357:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:593.811:204.54:42-0.74:47-0.56:337:33Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:443.55:30-0.45:31-0.26:327:34Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:064.312:293.26:20-0.16:180.26:307:35Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:534.01:163.07:120.37:070.56:297:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:433.82:082.88:060.68:000.76:287:37Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:393.63:052.79:010.98:570.86:267:37Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:393.44:072.79:581.09:550.96:257:38Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:413.45:062.910:521.010:530.86:237:39Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:373.55:583.111:400.911:480.76:227:40Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:253.66:433.412:240.76:217:41Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:083.77:263.712:380.51:040.56:197:42Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:493.88:074.01:230.31:420.36:187:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:303.98:474.32:070.12:190.16:177:44New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:113.99:294.52:49-0.12:570.06:167:45New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:523.910:104.73:32-0.23:360.06:147:46New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:343.810:544.74:16-0.24:170.06:137:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:183.611:404.75:02-0.15:010.06:127:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:043.55:530.05:490.16:117:48Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:294.612:553.36:470.26:440.26:097:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:244.51:523.27:450.37:450.36:087:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:244.32:563.28:460.38:500.36:077:51First Quarter30Mon
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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