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 : in 2h 41m at 2:29 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:204.610:393.73:480.24:270.36:586:45Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:014.511:193.54:240.35:090.56:596:43Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:424.45:020.65:530.87:006:42Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:003.312:264.25:430.86:401.17:016:40Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:433.11:144.06:281.07:311.47:016:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:313.02:073.97:191.28:261.57:026:37First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:252.93:063.88:151.39:231.67:036:36First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:272.94:073.89:141.310:171.57:046:34First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:293.15:034.010:131.211:071.37:056:33Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:253.45:534.111:101.011:531.07:066:31Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:153.86:394.312:040.77:076:30Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:004.27:234.412:360.612:560.47:086:29Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:454.68:064.41:180.31:460.17:096:27Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:305.08:514.41:590.02:34-0.17:106:26Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:165.29:374.22:41-0.23:22-0.27:116:24Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:035.410:244.13:25-0.34:12-0.27:126:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:535.411:133.94:10-0.35:050.07:136:22Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:455.25:00-0.16:010.27:146:20Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:053.612:415.05:540.17:010.57:156:19Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:023.41:414.76:540.38:060.67:166:18Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:053.22:474.48:000.49:110.77:176:16Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:173.23:574.29:090.510:150.77:186:15Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:303.35:034.110:180.611:120.57:196:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:363.66:004.011:250.57:206:13Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:293.96:493.912:020.412:260.47:216:11Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:144.27:323.812:460.31:180.37:226:10Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:554.48:123.71:260.22:040.27:236:09New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:354.58:513.62:030.12:460.27:246:08New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:144.69:303.52:390.13:250.27:256:07New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:534.610:103.43:150.24:040.47:266:05New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:344.510:503.33:520.34:440.67:276:04Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 5:49 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 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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