Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 5:37 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:04 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - May 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:593.39:184.42:530.02:430.16:067:52Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:393.39:574.43:320.03:190.16:057:53Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:183.210:384.34:100.13:560.36:047:54Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:583.111:194.24:490.34:340.46:037:55Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:393.05:300.55:150.66:017:56Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:014.112:212.96:130.85:590.76:007:57Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:463.91:062.97:000.96:480.95:597:58Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:333.81:562.97:491.07:421.05:587:58Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:243.72:512.98:391.08:401.05:577:59Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:193.63:503.29:280.99:390.95:568:00Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:153.64:473.510:170.710:400.75:558:01Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:103.75:403.911:060.511:390.45:558:02Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:023.76:314.411:550.25:548:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:533.87:214.812:370.112:43-0.15:538:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:443.88:115.11:33-0.21:32-0.45:528:05New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:353.89:035.32:26-0.52:21-0.65:518:05New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:273.79:555.43:18-0.63:11-0.75:508:06New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:193.610:495.34:11-0.64:03-0.65:508:07Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:133.511:445.15:05-0.44:57-0.55:498:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:083.46:02-0.25:55-0.35:488:09Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:404.71:063.37:000.06:570.05:478:10Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:374.42:083.37:590.18:020.25:478:10First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:374.03:143.38:560.29:080.45:468:11First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:393.74:203.49:500.310:150.55:468:12First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:403.45:203.610:410.311:200.55:458:13Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:353.36:103.811:280.35:448:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:243.16:534.012:190.512:120.35:448:14Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:073.17:334.21:100.412:530.35:438:15Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:493.08:134.31:540.31:330.35:438:16Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:303.08:534.32:340.32:120.25:438:16Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:113.19:344.43:110.32:510.35:428:17Full Moon31Sun
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 8:50 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 84% 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 Waning Gibbous (84% 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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