Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 6:44 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 12:38 pm (4.1 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 - Oct 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:234.08:454.32:070.62:180.46:586:45Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:024.29:234.32:400.52:570.46:596:44Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:404.410:004.23:140.53:360.46:596:42Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:194.510:384.13:480.54:160.47:006:41Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:584.611:173.94:240.54:590.67:016:39Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:394.611:583.75:020.65:440.77:026:38Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:234.55:440.76:350.97:036:36Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:433.51:134.56:320.87:321.07:046:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:353.42:104.47:280.98:321.07:056:33Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:363.33:154.48:300.89:350.97:066:32Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:443.34:224.59:350.710:370.77:076:30Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:523.55:264.610:410.511:360.47:086:29Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:543.96:244.711:460.27:096:28Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:504.37:184.812:310.112:47-0.27:096:26Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:434.68:084.81:21-0.21:44-0.47:106:25New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:334.98:574.62:08-0.52:37-0.67:116:23New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:225.19:464.42:53-0.63:28-0.67:126:22New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:115.110:334.23:38-0.54:18-0.47:136:21Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:585.011:203.84:22-0.45:09-0.27:146:19Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:464.85:08-0.16:010.27:156:18Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:083.512:354.55:560.26:560.57:166:17Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:573.31:274.26:470.67:530.87:176:15First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:513.02:234.07:430.98:531.07:186:14First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:502.93:253.88:411.09:511.17:196:13First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:552.94:273.79:411.110:451.17:206:12First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:563.15:223.810:401.111:321.07:216:10Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:483.36:093.811:341.07:226:09Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:323.65:523.912:130.911:500.76:235:08Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:133.96:314.012:090.66:245:07Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:534.27:114.012:260.512:510.56:255:06Full Moon30Tue
31Wed7:324.47:504.01:020.41:320.36:265:05Full Moon31Wed
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 3:41 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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