Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 6:46 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:18 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:033.611:305.04:52-0.24:46-0.25:428:18Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:553.55:44-0.25:40-0.15:418:19Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:224.812:493.56:39-0.16:380.05:418:20Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:164.61:473.47:360.07:400.15:418:20Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:144.32:503.58:330.08:450.25:418:21Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:164.03:563.69:290.09:520.35:408:21Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:183.84:593.910:240.010:580.25:408:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:193.65:574.111:17-0.15:408:22Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:143.56:494.312:020.112:08-0.25:408:23Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:063.47:374.51:010.012:57-0.25:408:23Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:543.38:224.61:53-0.11:43-0.35:408:24New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:403.39:074.62:41-0.12:27-0.25:408:24New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:253.29:504.63:24-0.13:09-0.25:408:25New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:093.210:334.54:060.03:510.05:408:25New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:533.211:164.34:480.14:340.15:408:26Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:363.111:594.25:300.35:170.35:408:26Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:213.16:130.56:030.65:408:26Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:434.01:063.16:560.66:520.85:408:26Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:273.81:553.17:410.77:440.95:408:27First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:143.62:473.28:250.88:371.05:418:27First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:043.43:413.39:090.89:321.05:418:27First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:573.34:343.69:550.710:291.05:418:27First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:503.35:253.910:420.611:250.85:418:27Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:413.36:154.211:300.45:428:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:323.47:034.612:200.612:190.25:428:28Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:213.57:524.91:140.31:09-0.15:428:28Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:113.68:415.12:050.01:58-0.35:438:28Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:023.69:325.22:55-0.22:48-0.55:438:28Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:543.710:235.33:45-0.33:39-0.65:448:28Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:463.711:155.24:35-0.44:31-0.55:448:28Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 10:02 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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