Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:44 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 10:44 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:173.04:024.39:081.010:191.26:576:46First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:263.25:064.510:140.811:180.96:586:44Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:303.66:044.711:190.46:596:42Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:284.06:584.812:120.512:220.17:006:41Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:214.57:484.81:020.11:20-0.37:016:39Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:124.98:374.81:48-0.32:15-0.57:026:38Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:025.29:264.62:33-0.53:08-0.67:036:37Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:525.410:154.33:18-0.64:00-0.57:046:35Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:425.411:034.04:03-0.54:52-0.37:056:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:325.211:533.74:50-0.35:470.07:066:32Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:244.95:400.06:450.47:066:31Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:453.31:204.56:340.47:470.87:076:29Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:413.12:214.27:340.78:531.07:086:28Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:442.93:294.08:370.910:001.17:096:26Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:562.94:383.99:421.011:001.17:106:25Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:043.05:363.810:461.011:491.17:116:24Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:573.36:223.911:430.97:126:22Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:403.57:013.912:280.912:330.87:136:21Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:183.87:373.91:010.81:170.77:146:20Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:554.18:133.91:320.61:570.57:156:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:324.38:503.82:040.52:350.57:166:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:104.59:283.72:370.53:130.57:176:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:484.610:063.63:110.53:520.57:186:14New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:264.610:443.53:450.54:320.67:196:13Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:074.611:243.44:220.65:150.87:206:12Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:504.55:020.76:030.97:216:11Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:073.212:384.45:480.86:571.17:226:09Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:563.11:314.36:420.97:551.17:236:08First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:533.11:314.36:440.97:541.06:245:07First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:593.12:354.27:500.88:520.86:255:06First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:073.43:394.38:570.69:480.56:265:05Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 1:44 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 5% 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 (5% 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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