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 6h 01m 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 - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:564.311:143.04:110.65:110.96:285:03Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:424.14:540.96:001.16:295:02Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:002.912:313.95:431.16:521.36:305:01Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:522.81:253.86:371.27:451.36:315:00Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:502.82:223.77:351.28:371.36:324:59Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:513.03:193.78:341.29:261.16:334:58Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:493.24:123.89:321.010:120.96:344:57Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:403.65:003.910:290.810:570.66:354:56Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:274.05:464.011:230.511:400.26:364:55Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:134.56:324.012:150.26:374:55Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:584.97:184.012:23-0.11:05-0.16:384:54New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:445.28:054.01:07-0.31:54-0.36:394:53New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:335.38:533.81:52-0.42:44-0.36:404:52New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:235.49:433.72:38-0.53:36-0.36:414:51Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:155.310:363.53:28-0.44:31-0.16:424:51Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:095.011:313.34:21-0.35:290.16:444:50Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:074.75:20-0.16:300.36:454:49First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:323.21:084.46:240.27:330.36:464:49First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:393.12:134.17:320.38:340.36:474:48First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:513.23:193.98:410.49:310.36:484:48First Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:003.44:203.79:490.410:230.26:494:47Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:573.75:133.610:530.311:100.16:504:47Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:464.05:593.411:510.211:520.06:514:46Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:284.26:423.412:400.26:524:46Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:084.37:223.312:320.01:230.16:534:45Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:484.48:033.21:100.02:040.16:544:45Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:284.48:433.11:470.02:420.26:554:45Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:084.49:243.12:250.13:210.36:564:44Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:504.310:053.03:030.24:010.56:574:44Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:324.210:482.93:430.34:440.66:584:44Waning 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 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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