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 1h 27m 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 - Feb 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:043.712:223.36:080.26:220.07:055:26First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:563.71:133.07:070.37:140.07:045:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:563.82:132.88:100.48:12-0.17:035:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:023.93:202.79:170.49:15-0.27:035:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:104.14:282.810:250.210:20-0.47:025:30Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:154.35:313.011:300.011:24-0.77:015:31Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:144.56:303.212:28-0.37:005:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:094.67:253.512:24-1.01:20-0.66:595:34Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:014.78:173.71:20-1.32:07-0.86:585:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:504.69:083.92:12-1.32:52-0.96:565:36Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:364.49:564.03:03-1.23:36-0.96:555:37Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:214.010:433.93:53-1.04:19-0.86:545:38Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:043.711:293.84:44-0.75:02-0.56:535:39Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:483.35:35-0.35:46-0.36:525:40Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:173.712:342.96:280.16:330.06:515:41Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:083.51:232.67:240.57:220.36:505:42Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:053.32:192.48:230.78:150.46:485:43Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:083.23:202.39:260.99:120.56:475:44Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:123.24:212.410:290.910:100.46:465:45Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:103.45:152.611:240.811:050.36:455:46Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:583.66:032.812:080.76:435:48Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:413.86:473.112:460.56:425:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:213.97:293.312:39-0.11:210.26:415:50New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:594.08:103.51:21-0.31:560.06:395:51New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:374.08:503.82:02-0.42:30-0.16:385:52New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:154.09:303.92:43-0.43:06-0.26:375:53New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:533.910:114.13:25-0.43:43-0.26:355:54Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:323.710:544.14:10-0.34:22-0.26:345:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
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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