Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 31m at 7:15 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:27 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:254.45:443.911:280.011:38-0.46:594:44Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:164.86:353.912:25-0.36:594:43Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:075.27:273.812:27-0.71:20-0.67:004:43New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:595.48:193.71:17-0.92:13-0.77:014:43New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:525.49:123.62:07-1.03:06-0.77:024:43New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:455.310:063.52:59-1.04:00-0.67:034:43Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:395.011:003.33:52-0.84:56-0.47:044:43Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:334.711:573.24:49-0.55:53-0.27:054:43Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:294.35:49-0.26:520.07:064:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:583.11:283.96:520.17:490.17:064:43First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:033.12:283.67:570.38:430.27:074:44First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:103.13:283.39:020.59:340.27:084:44First Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:113.34:233.110:060.510:210.27:094:44Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:013.55:113.011:060.511:040.27:094:44Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:453.75:553.011:570.411:450.17:104:44Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:253.96:363.012:410.37:114:45Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri7:044.07:173.012:240.11:200.27:114:45Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:444.17:583.01:030.01:580.27:124:46Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:254.28:393.01:410.02:350.27:124:46Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:054.29:203.02:190.03:130.37:134:46Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:464.210:013.02:580.03:530.37:134:47Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:274.110:432.93:390.14:340.47:144:47Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:084.111:262.94:210.25:180.47:144:48Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:503.95:080.46:030.47:154:49Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:133.012:353.86:000.56:490.47:154:49Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:053.11:253.66:570.57:370.37:164:50Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:023.32:213.57:580.58:280.17:164:50Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:023.63:203.49:010.49:20-0.17:164:51Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:014.04:193.310:050.210:14-0.47:164:52Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu4:594.35:173.311:08-0.111:09-0.67:174:53Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:554.76:133.312:09-0.47:174:53Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:21 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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