Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 36m at 6:03 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:30 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:464.25:060.56:000.56:584:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:113.212:354.15:590.66:510.56:594:43Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:053.31:294.06:580.67:440.47:004:43Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:043.42:273.97:590.58:380.27:014:43Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:073.73:283.89:030.49:32-0.17:024:43Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:074.04:273.810:060.110:27-0.47:034:43Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:054.45:243.911:09-0.211:21-0.77:044:43Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:004.86:193.912:08-0.57:054:43Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:535.07:123.912:14-0.91:04-0.77:054:43New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:465.28:053.81:06-1.11:58-0.97:064:43New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:385.28:583.71:57-1.22:49-0.97:074:43New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:295.19:503.62:47-1.13:41-0.87:084:44Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:204.810:413.53:38-0.94:32-0.67:084:44Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:104.511:333.34:31-0.65:25-0.37:094:44Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:004.15:25-0.36:18-0.17:104:44Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:273.212:513.76:220.17:100.17:104:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:233.11:443.47:200.48:010.27:114:45First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:223.02:403.28:190.68:500.37:124:45First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:223.13:353.09:180.79:370.37:124:46First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:173.34:273.010:160.710:230.37:134:46Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:053.55:153.011:090.611:070.27:134:47Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:493.76:003.011:570.511:500.17:144:47Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:313.96:433.112:400.37:144:48Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:134.17:263.212:320.01:200.27:154:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:544.38:083.21:13-0.12:000.17:154:49Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:354.48:503.31:53-0.22:400.07:154:50Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:174.49:333.32:34-0.23:200.07:164:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:584.410:163.33:15-0.24:030.07:164:51Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:404.311:013.33:59-0.14:470.07:164:52Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:244.211:493.44:470.05:330.07:164:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:114.05:400.16:230.07:174:53Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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