Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:18 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 9:10 pm (5.0 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 - Apr 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:193.75:383.111:210.811:280.46:467:25Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:113.96:303.512:110.56:457:26Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:594.07:184.012:240.112:570.26:437:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:464.28:054.41:17-0.21:41-0.26:427:28New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:324.28:524.82:08-0.52:24-0.46:407:29New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:184.19:405.02:58-0.73:07-0.66:397:30New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:064.010:295.13:48-0.83:52-0.76:377:30New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:543.811:205.04:40-0.74:40-0.66:367:31Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:443.65:33-0.55:31-0.46:347:32Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:134.812:373.36:31-0.26:27-0.26:337:33Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:104.51:343.17:320.17:280.06:317:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:134.22:392.98:370.38:350.26:307:35First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:214.03:522.99:430.49:440.36:297:36First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:333.85:033.110:460.410:520.36:277:37Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:383.76:043.311:430.411:570.26:267:38Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:313.76:533.612:310.26:247:39Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:163.67:353.812:530.11:120.16:237:40Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:573.58:144.01:420.01:480.16:227:40Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:353.58:524.22:24-0.12:230.06:207:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:133.49:304.33:03-0.12:570.16:197:42Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:513.310:094.33:410.03:320.16:187:43Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:303.210:484.24:180.14:080.36:167:44Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:093.111:294.14:570.34:460.46:157:45Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:493.05:390.55:260.66:147:46Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:124.012:312.96:230.86:110.86:137:47Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:573.91:162.87:110.97:010.96:117:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:453.72:082.88:021.07:560.96:107:49Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:393.73:052.98:531.08:550.96:097:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:373.74:063.29:450.99:550.86:087:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:343.75:043.510:360.710:560.56:077:51Waning Crescent30Wed
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 12:14 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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