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 4h 22m 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 - Feb 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:463.23:582.49:570.99:440.47:065:25Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:443.44:532.510:560.810:390.37:055:26Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:373.65:442.611:490.711:310.17:045:27Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:243.86:322.812:340.57:035:28Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:084.17:173.112:20-0.21:150.27:025:29New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:514.28:013.31:05-0.41:540.07:015:31New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:324.38:453.51:50-0.62:33-0.27:005:32New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:134.49:293.72:34-0.73:11-0.46:595:33New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:544.310:133.93:20-0.73:51-0.56:585:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:364.010:594.04:08-0.64:33-0.56:575:35Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:203.711:484.04:59-0.45:18-0.46:565:36Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:083.45:55-0.26:07-0.36:555:37First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:424.01:013.16:550.07:01-0.26:545:38First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:433.92:022.88:000.28:00-0.26:535:39First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:513.93:102.69:090.39:05-0.26:525:40First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:023.94:202.610:210.310:11-0.36:515:41Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:104.05:252.811:280.111:16-0.56:495:42Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:104.16:223.012:25-0.16:485:44Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:024.27:143.212:15-0.71:13-0.36:475:45Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:494.28:013.41:08-0.81:55-0.46:465:46Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:324.28:463.61:56-0.92:34-0.56:445:47Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:134.09:283.72:41-0.83:10-0.56:435:48Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:523.810:093.73:24-0.73:46-0.46:425:49Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:303.610:493.74:07-0.44:23-0.26:405:50Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:093.311:303.64:51-0.15:000.06:395:51Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:493.05:360.25:400.36:385:52Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:143.512:312.76:240.56:240.56:365:53Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:033.41:192.57:160.87:120.66:355:54Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:593.32:152.48:121.08:070.76:345:55Third Quarter29Fri
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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