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 1h 25m 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 - Dec 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:184.05:430.66:300.66:584:44First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:463.31:073.86:380.77:200.56:594:43First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:413.42:023.77:370.78:110.47:004:43First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:413.73:003.68:390.69:030.17:014:43First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:414.04:003.69:410.49:57-0.17:024:43Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:394.44:573.710:440.110:52-0.47:034:43Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:354.75:533.711:44-0.211:47-0.87:044:43Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:295.06:483.812:41-0.57:054:43Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:235.27:423.812:41-1.01:36-0.77:054:43Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:165.38:353.81:34-1.22:28-0.87:064:43Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:095.29:293.72:26-1.23:20-0.87:074:43Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:015.010:223.63:19-1.14:12-0.77:084:44Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:524.711:163.54:12-0.85:04-0.57:084:44Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:434.35:08-0.55:57-0.37:094:44Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:103.412:353.96:07-0.16:50-0.17:104:44Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:073.31:283.57:070.27:420.07:104:45Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:073.32:243.28:090.48:320.27:114:45Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:083.33:212.99:110.69:220.27:124:45Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:063.44:162.810:110.610:100.37:124:46Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:573.55:062.811:080.610:560.27:134:46Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:433.75:512.911:560.511:410.17:134:47Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:253.96:353.012:390.47:144:47Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:074.07:173.012:240.01:180.37:144:48New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:484.27:593.11:05-0.11:550.27:154:48New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:284.28:413.21:45-0.22:330.17:154:49New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:084.39:223.22:24-0.23:110.17:154:50New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:484.310:043.33:05-0.13:500.17:164:50Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:274.210:463.33:46-0.14:300.17:164:51Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:074.111:303.44:310.05:130.17:164:52Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:503.95:200.25:580.17:164:52Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:183.512:373.76:140.36:460.07:174:53First Quarter31Wed
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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