Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 30m at 1:34 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:19 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:273.23:104.38:230.99:281.16:586:45Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:353.34:164.49:280.710:280.96:586:44Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:423.65:184.510:340.511:250.56:596:42Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:444.06:154.611:390.27:006:41Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:414.47:084.712:190.212:40-0.17:016:39Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:344.87:594.71:09-0.21:37-0.47:026:38New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:255.18:494.61:56-0.42:31-0.67:036:36New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:155.39:384.42:43-0.63:23-0.67:046:35New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:055.410:264.13:28-0.64:14-0.47:056:34Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:545.211:153.94:15-0.55:06-0.27:066:32Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:445.05:03-0.25:590.27:076:31Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:043.612:364.75:530.16:560.67:076:29Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:553.31:304.36:470.57:550.97:086:28First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:503.12:294.07:460.88:561.17:096:26First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:513.03:323.88:461.09:551.27:106:25First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:583.04:343.79:481.010:481.27:116:24First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:003.25:283.710:471.011:331.17:126:22Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:513.46:133.811:421.07:136:21Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:343.76:533.812:120.912:310.87:146:20Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:144.07:323.812:490.81:150.77:156:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:534.38:113.91:240.61:560.57:166:17Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:324.58:503.81:590.52:350.57:176:16Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:114.69:293.82:350.43:150.47:186:14Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:514.710:093.73:120.43:550.57:196:13Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:324.710:493.63:500.44:380.57:206:12Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:154.711:323.54:310.45:240.77:216:11Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:014.65:150.56:140.87:226:09Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:193.412:514.56:060.67:090.97:236:08Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:123.31:464.47:040.78:060.87:246:07Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:123.32:474.38:070.79:040.77:256:06Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:183.53:504.29:130.610:010.57:266:05Third Quarter31Sun
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 4:56 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 2% 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 (2% 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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