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 5h 50m 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 - Oct 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:295.110:514.23:57-0.44:36-0.46:576:46Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:175.011:383.84:41-0.35:280.06:586:44Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:064.85:260.06:220.36:596:43Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:263.512:564.56:150.47:190.77:006:41Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:163.21:514.27:070.78:201.07:016:40Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:122.92:524.08:041.09:251.27:026:38Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:162.83:593.89:051.110:291.37:036:37Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:242.95:043.810:071.211:251.37:046:35Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:253.05:563.911:071.17:056:34Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:143.36:404.012:101.212:000.97:056:32Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:563.67:194.112:461.012:470.87:066:31Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:353.97:564.11:190.81:300.67:076:29Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:134.28:334.11:510.62:110.57:086:28New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:514.49:104.12:240.52:500.47:096:27New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:304.69:484.02:580.43:300.47:106:25New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:084.710:273.83:330.44:110.47:116:24New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:494.711:073.74:090.44:550.57:126:22Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:324.711:503.54:480.55:430.77:136:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:194.75:330.66:360.97:146:20Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:383.31:124.56:240.77:351.07:156:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:333.22:124.47:240.88:381.07:166:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:383.13:194.48:310.89:410.97:176:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:493.24:264.49:390.710:410.77:186:15First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:573.55:294.410:470.411:370.47:196:13Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:583.96:254.511:520.27:206:12Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:534.47:174.412:280.012:53-0.17:216:11Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:434.78:064.31:16-0.21:49-0.37:226:10Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:325.08:534.22:01-0.42:40-0.47:236:08Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:195.19:403.92:44-0.53:30-0.47:246:07Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:065.110:263.73:27-0.44:18-0.27:256:06Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:525.011:123.54:10-0.25:070.07:266:05Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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