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 1m at 6:08 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:284.88:463.61:47-0.22:36-0.16:584:44Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:134.99:323.52:30-0.33:23-0.16:594:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:014.910:213.43:15-0.34:120.07:004:43Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:504.811:123.34:05-0.25:040.07:014:43Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:424.64:59-0.16:000.17:024:43Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:073.312:374.45:580.16:570.17:034:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:073.31:364.17:020.27:540.17:044:43Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:133.42:383.98:080.28:50-0.17:054:43Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:193.63:413.79:150.29:45-0.27:054:43Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:223.94:403.610:210.110:38-0.37:064:43Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:184.15:353.511:24-0.111:30-0.57:074:44Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:104.46:263.412:22-0.37:084:44Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:584.57:143.312:18-0.61:13-0.47:094:44New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:454.68:003.21:04-0.62:00-0.47:094:44New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:304.68:463.21:48-0.62:45-0.37:104:44New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:154.59:303.12:32-0.53:28-0.27:114:45New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:584.310:153.03:15-0.44:120.07:114:45Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:424.210:592.93:58-0.14:560.27:124:46Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:253.911:452.94:440.15:400.47:124:46Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:103.75:310.46:260.57:134:46Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:332.812:573.56:220.67:110.67:134:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:252.81:463.37:160.77:560.67:144:47First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:202.92:383.28:110.88:410.67:144:48First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:163.13:313.19:070.89:270.57:154:49First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:093.44:233.110:040.710:140.37:154:49Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:593.75:123.110:590.511:010.17:164:50Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:464.06:003.211:510.311:49-0.17:164:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:334.36:483.312:410.07:164:51Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:204.67:363.412:36-0.41:30-0.27:164:52Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:084.88:243.41:23-0.62:18-0.47:174:53Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:564.99:153.42:11-0.83:06-0.57:174:53Full Moon31Mon
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 9:23 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 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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