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 4h 39m at 5:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:47 am (3.9 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 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:473.86:244.911:400.06:337:30Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:454.17:195.012:330.212:41-0.36:347:29Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:414.48:125.11:27-0.21:39-0.66:357:27New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:344.69:035.12:17-0.52:33-0.86:367:26New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:264.89:534.93:05-0.63:26-0.86:367:24New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:174.910:414.73:52-0.74:17-0.76:377:23Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:074.911:294.44:38-0.65:10-0.46:387:21Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:574.75:26-0.36:030.06:397:20Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:174.012:474.56:140.06:590.36:407:18Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:073.61:404.27:060.37:570.76:417:17First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:593.32:374.07:590.68:571.06:417:15First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:573.13:383.98:550.89:581.16:427:14First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:593.04:413.89:520.910:571.26:437:12First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:003.15:373.910:490.911:491.16:447:10Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:543.36:254.011:430.96:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:403.57:074.112:331.012:320.76:467:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:233.87:474.21:110.81:160.66:467:06Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:034.08:264.31:470.71:580.46:477:04Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:434.29:054.42:230.52:380.36:487:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:234.49:434.32:580.43:180.36:497:01Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:034.510:224.33:340.43:580.36:507:00Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:434.611:024.14:110.44:410.46:516:58Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:254.611:434.04:500.45:260.66:516:56Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:094.65:330.56:160.76:526:55Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:283.812:584.66:210.67:100.86:536:53Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:183.61:534.57:150.78:090.96:546:52Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:163.52:544.58:140.79:110.86:556:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:213.54:004.59:180.610:130.76:566:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:283.75:054.610:230.411:140.46:576:47Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:323.96:054.711:270.26:576:46Waning Crescent30Fri
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 8:35 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 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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