Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 26m at 4:46 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:05 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:06 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:034.35:240.76:081.06:586:45Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:203.412:474.16:060.96:561.26:596:43Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:043.31:354.06:531.17:471.47:006:42First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:543.22:283.97:451.28:401.47:016:40First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:503.23:263.98:411.29:351.47:016:39First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:503.34:244.09:391.110:281.27:026:37First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:493.55:194.210:380.911:200.97:036:36Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:443.96:104.411:350.77:046:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:354.36:594.512:090.512:310.37:056:33Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:244.77:474.612:570.21:240.07:066:32Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:125.18:354.61:43-0.22:16-0.37:076:30Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:015.39:244.62:29-0.43:07-0.57:086:29Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:515.510:134.43:16-0.63:58-0.57:096:27Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:425.511:044.24:04-0.64:51-0.47:106:26Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:355.311:574.04:54-0.45:46-0.17:116:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:295.15:48-0.26:450.17:126:23Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:523.71:274.86:470.07:470.47:126:22Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:533.52:304.47:500.38:510.57:136:20Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:003.43:374.28:560.59:540.67:146:19Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:113.44:444.010:030.610:530.67:156:18Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:173.65:433.911:080.611:460.57:166:16Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:123.86:323.912:080.57:176:15Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:574.07:153.812:310.41:000.47:186:14Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:384.27:543.81:120.31:440.37:196:13New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:164.38:333.81:480.22:250.37:206:11New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:554.59:113.72:240.23:030.37:216:10New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:344.59:513.63:000.23:400.37:226:09New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:134.510:303.63:360.34:180.57:236:08Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:544.411:113.54:130.44:580.67:246:07Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:354.311:523.34:520.65:400.87:256:06Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:174.25:340.86:261.07:266:04Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 7:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% 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 (91% 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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