Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 11:28 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:303.810:045.13:25-0.33:20-0.76:068:10Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:233.910:534.94:13-0.44:13-0.66:078:09Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:144.011:404.64:59-0.35:05-0.46:088:08Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:034.05:45-0.25:59-0.16:098:07Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:264.212:533.96:300.06:540.36:098:06Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:113.81:433.97:160.37:510.66:108:05Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:593.42:363.88:010.58:500.96:118:04Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:513.03:323.78:490.79:501.16:128:03Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:472.84:313.79:380.810:521.26:138:02Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:462.75:293.810:300.911:521.26:148:01Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:422.86:214.011:240.96:157:59Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:332.97:084.112:441.112:150.76:157:58Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:193.17:524.31:271.01:040.66:167:57Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:033.38:334.42:050.81:480.46:177:56New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:453.59:134.52:410.72:300.36:187:54New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:273.69:524.63:170.53:110.26:197:53New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:083.810:304.53:520.43:530.26:207:52New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:494.011:094.44:290.34:360.26:217:51Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:304.111:494.25:060.35:220.36:217:49Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:144.25:460.36:120.56:227:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:314.01:014.36:290.47:070.66:237:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:183.71:534.47:160.48:080.86:247:45First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:113.42:544.48:100.59:120.86:257:44First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:133.24:004.59:090.510:190.86:267:42First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:213.15:084.610:120.411:270.76:277:41Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:293.26:124.811:170.26:277:40Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:313.47:114.912:310.512:21-0.16:287:38Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:293.68:055.01:270.21:21-0.36:297:37Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:223.98:555.02:170.02:16-0.56:307:35Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:134.19:424.93:02-0.23:07-0.56:317:34Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:014.310:274.63:45-0.23:56-0.46:327:32Full Moon31Tue
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 2:27 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 11% 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 (11% 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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