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 2h 32m 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 - Feb 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:463.51:033.16:520.47:050.27:055:26Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:413.61:592.97:520.47:580.17:045:27Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:443.73:032.78:570.48:560.07:035:28Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:503.94:092.710:050.39:59-0.27:035:29Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:554.25:132.911:110.111:03-0.57:025:30Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:564.56:123.112:13-0.27:015:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:544.77:093.312:04-0.91:08-0.57:005:32New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:484.88:043.51:02-1.21:58-0.76:595:34New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:394.88:563.71:56-1.32:46-0.96:585:35New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:294.79:473.92:49-1.43:31-0.96:565:36Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:154.410:363.93:41-1.24:16-0.86:555:37Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:014.011:253.84:34-0.95:01-0.76:545:38Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:473.55:28-0.55:47-0.46:535:39Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:143.712:333.16:23-0.16:34-0.16:525:40First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:063.61:232.77:210.27:230.16:515:41First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:033.42:192.58:230.58:150.36:505:42First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:063.33:212.39:280.79:110.46:485:43First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:113.34:232.310:340.810:090.46:475:44Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:103.45:172.411:330.811:050.36:465:45Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:003.56:052.612:190.76:455:46Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:443.76:492.812:560.56:435:47Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:243.97:303.112:39-0.11:300.36:425:49Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:034.08:113.31:20-0.22:030.26:415:50Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:404.08:503.52:00-0.32:360.16:405:51Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:164.09:293.62:39-0.33:090.06:385:52Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:523.910:083.83:19-0.33:440.06:375:53Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:293.710:473.94:01-0.24:200.06:355:54Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:083.511:303.94:470.04:590.16:345:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
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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