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 1h 16m at 2:32 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:513.27:234.212:571.112:390.76:327:31Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:333.58:024.31:320.91:240.56:337:30Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:143.78:404.42:050.72:050.46:347:28Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:544.09:174.42:380.62:460.36:357:27Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:334.29:544.33:110.43:260.36:367:25Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:124.410:314.23:450.44:060.36:377:24Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:524.511:104.04:210.44:490.46:377:22Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:334.511:503.84:580.45:350.66:387:21Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:174.55:390.56:260.86:397:19Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:343.61:074.56:260.67:230.96:407:18Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:243.42:054.57:200.78:251.06:417:16Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:233.23:104.48:210.79:301.06:427:15Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:313.24:204.59:260.610:360.96:427:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:423.35:264.610:340.411:390.66:437:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:483.66:254.711:400.16:447:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:474.07:194.812:350.312:42-0.16:457:08Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:414.38:094.81:250.01:39-0.46:467:07New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:314.68:574.72:11-0.32:32-0.56:477:05New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:204.89:434.52:55-0.43:23-0.56:477:04New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:074.910:284.23:37-0.44:11-0.36:487:02Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:534.911:133.94:19-0.25:000.06:497:01Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:394.711:573.65:020.05:500.36:506:59Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:264.55:460.36:420.76:516:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:433.31:154.26:340.67:371.06:526:56First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:323.12:104.07:260.98:351.36:536:54First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:272.93:113.88:221.19:351.46:536:53First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:302.94:153.89:211.210:341.56:546:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:343.05:143.810:201.211:251.46:556:50Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:313.26:033.911:161.16:566:48Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:193.56:464.112:081.212:080.96:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 5:34 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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