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 3h 28m 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 - Nov 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:154.411:313.24:300.55:250.87:286:03Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:584.211:143.04:100.75:101.06:295:02Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:434.14:550.95:581.26:305:01Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:002.912:323.95:441.06:491.36:315:00First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:522.91:243.86:381.27:401.36:324:59First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:493.02:193.87:361.28:301.26:334:58First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:493.23:143.88:361.19:180.96:344:57First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:463.54:073.89:350.910:050.76:354:56Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:383.94:583.910:330.610:520.36:364:55Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:274.45:473.911:290.311:380.06:374:55Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:154.86:354.012:230.06:384:54Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:045.17:243.912:25-0.31:15-0.26:394:53Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:545.48:143.91:13-0.52:07-0.46:404:52Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:455.59:053.82:01-0.62:58-0.46:414:51Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:385.49:583.62:51-0.63:52-0.36:424:51Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:325.210:523.53:44-0.54:48-0.16:444:50Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:274.911:503.44:40-0.35:470.16:454:49Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:254.55:41-0.16:470.26:464:49Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:523.31:264.26:460.27:470.36:474:48Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:003.32:293.97:540.48:440.36:484:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:103.43:323.69:020.59:370.36:494:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:133.64:293.410:090.510:250.36:504:47Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:063.85:193.311:100.511:100.26:514:46Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:514.06:033.212:030.46:524:46Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:324.26:443.212:480.36:534:45New Moon25Tue
26Wed7:114.37:243.112:310.11:290.36:544:45New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:514.38:043.11:100.12:070.36:554:45New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:314.48:453.11:480.12:440.36:564:44New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:124.39:263.12:260.13:220.46:574:44New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:534.310:073.03:050.24:020.66:584:44Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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