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 : 2:29 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 41m at 8:36 am (3.8 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 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:263.811:473.24:490.25:300.37:174:54Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:063.65:370.36:130.37:174:55First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:343.312:513.46:310.56:580.27:174:56First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:273.41:433.27:300.57:470.17:174:57First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:253.62:423.08:320.58:410.07:174:58First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:283.93:453.09:370.49:38-0.27:174:59Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:304.24:473.010:420.210:38-0.57:174:59Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:304.55:463.111:45-0.111:38-0.87:175:00Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:274.86:443.212:44-0.47:175:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat7:234.97:393.412:36-1.11:38-0.77:175:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:175.08:343.51:31-1.32:28-0.87:175:03Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:094.99:273.62:25-1.43:17-0.97:165:04Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:594.710:193.73:18-1.34:05-0.97:165:05Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:474.411:103.74:11-1.04:53-0.87:165:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:343.95:06-0.75:41-0.67:165:07Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:023.612:223.56:03-0.36:28-0.47:155:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:553.51:113.17:010.07:17-0.17:155:09Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:513.42:042.78:020.48:060.17:145:10Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:513.33:022.59:050.68:580.27:145:12Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:523.34:012.410:090.79:510.27:135:13Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:503.44:562.411:110.710:440.27:135:14Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:413.55:452.512:020.67:125:15Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:273.76:312.712:440.57:125:16Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:093.87:142.812:20-0.11:210.37:115:17New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:494.07:563.01:03-0.21:560.27:115:18New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:284.18:373.11:44-0.32:300.17:105:19New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:064.19:183.32:23-0.43:050.07:095:20New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:434.09:573.43:03-0.33:400.07:085:21Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu10:203.910:373.53:44-0.24:16-0.17:085:22Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:573.711:193.64:28-0.14:550.07:075:24Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:373.55:160.05:360.07:065:25Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 11:32 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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