Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 33m at 3:18 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:28 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Jan 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:413.22:532.78:460.78:500.47:174:54Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:373.33:482.69:450.89:370.47:174:54Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:313.44:402.610:430.810:260.37:174:55Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:203.65:292.611:360.711:140.27:174:56Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:063.86:152.712:220.57:174:57Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:514.07:002.812:000.11:040.47:174:58New Moon6Sun
7Mon7:344.17:432.912:45-0.11:440.37:174:59New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:164.38:263.01:27-0.22:230.17:175:00New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:574.39:093.12:09-0.33:020.07:175:01New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:374.39:523.22:52-0.43:410.07:175:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri10:184.310:353.33:35-0.34:22-0.17:175:03Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:594.111:213.54:22-0.35:04-0.17:175:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:423.95:13-0.15:48-0.27:165:04Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:103.612:293.66:100.06:36-0.27:165:05First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:043.71:223.37:100.17:27-0.27:165:07First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:043.82:223.08:150.28:22-0.27:165:08First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:093.93:272.89:220.29:21-0.37:155:09Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:154.14:322.810:310.110:23-0.57:155:10Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:184.35:342.811:37-0.111:25-0.77:145:11Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:184.46:323.012:37-0.37:145:12Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:134.67:263.112:24-0.91:29-0.57:135:13Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:054.68:183.21:18-1.02:17-0.67:135:14Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:534.59:073.32:09-1.13:01-0.67:125:15Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:394.39:543.42:58-1.03:44-0.67:125:16Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:214.110:393.43:46-0.84:25-0.57:115:17Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:033.811:243.44:33-0.55:05-0.37:105:18Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:443.45:22-0.25:46-0.17:105:19Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:093.312:263.16:120.26:280.17:095:21Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:573.31:122.77:040.57:110.37:085:22Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:493.22:022.57:590.77:590.47:075:23Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:463.22:592.48:570.98:500.57:075:24Third Quarter31Thu
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 6:23 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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