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 4h 15m 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 - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:123.611:384.54:58-0.65:02-0.45:476:25Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:023.35:55-0.25:55-0.15:456:25Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:324.212:572.96:550.16:510.25:446:26Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:313.81:582.77:580.57:520.45:426:27Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:373.63:052.69:030.78:550.65:416:28Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:473.54:122.710:070.79:580.65:406:29Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:493.56:072.912:030.76:387:30Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:383.66:523.112:470.66:377:31Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:203.67:323.412:470.31:220.56:357:32Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed7:583.78:103.71:310.21:550.46:347:33Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:353.78:483.92:110.12:270.36:327:34New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:123.79:264.12:490.03:000.26:317:34New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:503.710:044.23:270.03:330.26:297:35New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:273.610:424.34:050.04:080.36:287:36New Moon14Sun
15Mon11:053.511:214.34:450.14:440.36:277:37Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:443.35:280.35:230.56:257:38Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:034.212:253.26:140.46:080.66:247:39Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:484.21:123.17:050.66:590.66:227:40Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:404.12:063.08:020.77:580.66:217:41First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:404.03:093.09:010.79:010.56:207:42First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:464.14:163.210:020.610:070.46:187:43First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:514.15:203.511:010.311:130.16:177:44Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:524.26:193.911:570.06:167:45Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:484.37:134.312:17-0.312:49-0.36:157:45Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:404.38:054.71:16-0.61:38-0.66:137:46Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:314.38:565.02:12-0.82:25-0.86:127:47Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:214.19:455.13:05-0.93:12-0.86:117:48Full Moon27Sat
28Sun10:113.910:355.03:56-0.93:58-0.76:107:49Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:003.711:244.94:47-0.74:45-0.56:087:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:493.45:40-0.45:34-0.26:077:51Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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