Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 28m at 6:31 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:034.610:304.93:43-0.54:00-0.76:327:32Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:544.811:184.64:29-0.54:53-0.56:337:30Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:444.85:14-0.45:48-0.26:347:29Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:064.112:354.76:01-0.16:460.26:357:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:543.71:274.56:500.27:460.66:357:26Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:463.32:254.27:420.58:500.96:367:24Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:443.03:284.08:380.79:571.16:377:23Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:492.84:373.99:380.911:061.26:387:21Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:572.85:413.910:390.96:397:20Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:562.96:334.012:081.211:37 AM0.96:407:18Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:443.17:164.112:551.112:300.76:407:17Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:263.47:554.21:311.01:150.66:417:15Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:053.68:314.32:030.81:570.56:427:14New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:443.89:084.32:330.72:360.46:437:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:224.09:444.33:040.63:140.46:447:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:004.210:204.23:360.53:530.46:457:09New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:384.310:564.04:090.54:330.56:457:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:164.411:333.84:430.65:150.76:467:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:564.45:190.76:010.86:477:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:133.612:404.45:590.86:521.06:487:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:573.41:304.46:460.97:501.26:497:01First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:493.22:304.37:420.98:531.26:507:00First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:513.13:374.48:450.99:581.16:506:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:023.14:464.59:520.711:020.96:516:56Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:103.45:504.710:590.56:526:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:123.76:474.912:020.612:030.16:536:53Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:094.17:395.012:560.21:04-0.26:546:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:014.58:294.91:44-0.12:00-0.56:556:50Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:524.89:174.82:30-0.42:53-0.66:566:49Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:415.110:054.53:13-0.53:45-0.66:576:47Full Moon30Sat
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 9:35 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 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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