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 2h 51m 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:054.65:300.26:100.56:327:31Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:223.812:544.66:150.37:070.76:337:30Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:113.51:494.57:060.48:090.96:347:28Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:073.32:534.58:050.59:150.96:357:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:133.14:034.59:080.510:240.96:367:25Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:253.15:134.510:150.411:310.86:367:24Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:343.36:174.711:230.26:377:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:353.57:124.812:320.512:270.06:387:21Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:303.98:024.81:230.21:25-0.26:397:19New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:214.18:494.72:090.02:18-0.36:407:18New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:084.49:334.52:51-0.13:07-0.36:417:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:534.510:154.33:30-0.23:53-0.26:417:15New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:364.610:564.04:08-0.14:390.06:427:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:194.511:373.74:470.15:250.36:437:12Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:024.45:260.46:120.66:447:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:193.412:474.26:080.77:021.06:457:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:033.21:364.06:530.97:561.36:467:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:522.92:313.87:441.18:541.56:467:05First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:492.83:343.88:401.39:541.66:477:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:522.84:373.89:381.310:521.56:487:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:543.05:343.910:371.211:431.46:497:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:493.26:224.111:321.06:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:373.57:054.312:271.112:240.86:516:58Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:213.97:454.41:060.91:120.56:526:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:034.28:264.51:430.61:570.36:526:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:454.59:064.52:210.32:420.16:536:53Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:274.89:484.42:580.13:270.06:546:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:105.010:314.23:370.04:140.06:556:50Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:565.111:164.04:180.05:030.26:566:48Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:445.05:020.15:560.46:576:47Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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