Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 5:26 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:52 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - May 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:203.96:444.112:160.36:057:52Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:084.07:324.512:440.11:020.06:047:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:564.08:194.91:37-0.21:47-0.36:037:54Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:444.09:085.12:28-0.52:32-0.56:027:55Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:333.99:585.33:19-0.63:18-0.66:017:56Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:233.810:495.34:11-0.64:06-0.66:007:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:143.611:425.15:04-0.54:58-0.45:597:58Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:083.46:01-0.35:53-0.25:587:59Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:384.81:053.27:000.06:540.05:578:00Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:374.52:073.18:030.27:590.25:568:00Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:414.23:163.19:050.39:070.35:558:01Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:493.94:273.210:050.310:150.45:548:02Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:543.75:303.411:010.311:220.45:538:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:513.66:223.711:500.35:528:04Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:403.57:063.912:220.312:340.25:528:05Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:233.47:454.11:140.21:130.25:518:06Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:033.38:244.31:590.11:500.15:508:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:433.39:034.42:400.12:260.15:498:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:223.29:424.43:180.13:030.25:498:08New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:023.210:224.33:560.23:400.35:488:09New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:433.111:034.34:340.34:180.45:478:10Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:243.011:454.15:150.54:590.65:468:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:063.05:580.75:420.75:468:11Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:294.012:502.96:430.86:290.85:458:12Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:143.91:382.97:300.97:220.95:458:13First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:033.82:313.08:190.98:181.05:448:14First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:553.73:283.29:070.89:170.95:448:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:503.74:253.59:550.610:180.75:438:15First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:463.75:203.910:440.411:180.55:438:16Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:403.76:124.411:340.15:428:17Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:333.77:044.812:180.212:24-0.15:428:17Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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