Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 4:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 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 - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:313.95:583.411:380.111:54-0.16:457:26Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:293.86:523.712:32-0.16:447:26Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:203.87:403.912:53-0.31:20-0.26:427:27Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:053.88:244.11:44-0.42:02-0.36:417:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:483.89:064.22:30-0.52:41-0.36:397:29Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:283.79:464.33:12-0.53:19-0.36:387:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:083.610:274.23:53-0.43:56-0.26:367:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:483.511:074.24:33-0.24:340.06:357:32Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:283.411:494.05:130.05:130.26:337:33Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:103.25:550.35:550.46:327:34Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:323.912:533.16:400.66:400.66:317:35Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:173.71:403.07:280.87:300.86:297:36Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:073.62:322.98:180.98:230.96:287:36Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:023.53:293.09:101.09:200.96:267:37Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:003.54:273.210:030.910:170.86:257:38Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:563.65:223.510:540.711:150.66:247:39Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:493.86:143.811:450.56:227:40Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:393.97:024.212:110.312:330.26:217:41Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:274.17:504.61:04-0.11:20-0.26:207:42Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:154.28:384.91:55-0.42:07-0.46:187:43New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:034.29:275.12:45-0.62:53-0.66:177:44New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:524.110:175.23:35-0.83:41-0.76:167:45New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:424.011:095.24:26-0.74:30-0.76:147:46Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:343.95:19-0.65:23-0.66:137:47Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:015.012:273.76:15-0.46:19-0.36:127:48Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:564.71:243.57:13-0.27:19-0.16:117:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:554.42:263.48:130.08:230.16:097:49First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:584.03:333.49:140.19:290.26:087:50First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:033.84:413.510:140.210:360.26:077:51First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:073.75:423.611:100.111:400.26:067:52Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 1:58 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 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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