Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 39m at 5:02 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:154.011:322.84:260.55:290.86:594:44Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:593.95:120.76:150.97:004:43Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:192.812:463.76:030.87:020.97:014:43Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:122.81:363.66:580.97:490.87:014:43Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:083.02:293.57:550.98:360.77:024:43Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:053.33:233.58:550.89:230.57:034:43Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:003.64:163.59:540.610:110.27:044:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:524.05:083.510:530.311:00-0.17:054:43Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:424.55:593.511:500.011:50-0.47:064:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:324.86:503.612:45-0.37:064:43New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:235.17:423.512:39-0.61:38-0.57:074:44New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:155.38:343.51:30-0.82:30-0.67:084:44New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:085.39:273.52:21-0.93:23-0.67:094:44Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:025.110:223.43:13-0.94:17-0.57:094:44Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:564.911:183.34:09-0.85:12-0.37:104:45Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:514.55:07-0.56:09-0.27:114:45Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:163.212:474.16:09-0.27:06-0.17:114:45First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:193.21:453.77:150.08:010.07:124:46First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:253.32:463.48:210.28:530.07:124:46First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:313.43:463.19:290.39:440.07:134:47Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:303.64:412.910:350.410:330.07:144:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:203.75:312.811:340.311:190.07:144:48Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:053.96:152.812:250.27:144:48Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:474.06:582.812:020.01:080.27:154:49Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:284.17:392.812:44-0.11:460.27:154:49Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:084.18:202.91:24-0.12:230.27:164:50Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:494.19:012.92:03-0.13:000.27:164:51Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:304.19:422.92:42-0.13:380.37:164:51Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:104.110:232.93:220.04:170.37:164:52Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:504.011:052.94:020.14:570.47:174:53Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:293.84:460.35:380.47:174:53Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 8:15 pm — 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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