Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 6:21 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 51m at 12:40 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:103.56:313.612:040.86:067:52Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:533.67:133.912:270.612:440.56:057:53Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:353.77:554.31:140.31:240.36:047:54Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:173.78:374.52:000.12:030.16:037:55Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:593.79:194.82:44-0.12:420.06:027:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:423.610:034.93:29-0.23:23-0.16:017:56Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:273.510:504.94:15-0.24:07-0.16:007:57Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:143.411:394.85:03-0.14:540.05:597:58Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:033.35:560.15:460.15:587:59Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:324.712:573.26:530.26:450.25:578:00Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:284.51:573.17:520.37:490.35:568:01Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:304.33:033.28:520.38:560.35:558:02Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:354.14:123.49:510.310:040.35:548:03Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:403.95:163.710:470.211:110.25:538:03Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:403.86:134.011:400.05:528:04Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:343.77:044.312:150.012:29-0.25:518:05Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:233.67:514.51:13-0.11:15-0.35:518:06Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:103.58:364.72:05-0.31:59-0.35:508:07New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:563.49:204.72:52-0.32:41-0.35:498:08New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:403.310:034.63:37-0.23:22-0.25:488:09New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:243.210:474.54:20-0.14:040.05:488:09Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:073.111:314.35:040.24:470.25:478:10Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:513.05:480.45:310.45:468:11Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:164.112:362.96:340.66:190.75:468:12Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:033.91:252.87:220.87:110.85:458:13First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:513.72:172.88:100.98:051.05:458:13First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:433.53:132.98:561.09:011.05:448:14First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:363.44:093.19:420.99:581.05:448:15First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:293.45:023.410:260.810:540.95:438:16First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:203.45:503.811:110.711:490.75:438:16Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:083.46:364.211:550.55:428:17Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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