Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 7:23 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 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 - Nov 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:592.94:283.79:451.110:441.17:286:03Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:593.15:223.710:431.111:291.07:296:02Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:493.46:093.711:370.97:306:01Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:333.76:513.812:090.812:260.87:316:00Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:144.07:313.912:470.61:110.67:325:59Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:534.38:113.91:240.41:540.47:335:58New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:334.57:513.91:000.31:350.36:344:57New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:134.78:313.81:380.22:160.26:354:56New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:544.89:133.72:160.12:590.26:364:55New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:364.89:563.62:550.13:440.36:374:54Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:214.810:413.53:380.24:320.46:384:54Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:094.711:313.34:250.35:250.56:394:53Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:014.65:180.46:220.56:404:52First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:263.312:584.46:170.57:210.56:414:51First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:283.22:014.37:220.58:200.46:434:51First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:363.43:054.28:280.49:180.26:444:50First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:423.64:084.19:350.310:130.06:454:49Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:434.05:054.110:400.111:06-0.26:464:49Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:384.45:584.011:41-0.211:56-0.56:474:48Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:294.76:493.912:38-0.46:484:47Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:184.97:373.812:43-0.61:30-0.56:494:47Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:064.98:253.71:28-0.72:18-0.56:504:46Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:524.99:113.52:13-0.63:06-0.46:514:46Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:394.89:573.32:57-0.43:53-0.26:524:45Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:254.610:443.13:42-0.24:410.16:534:45Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:114.311:313.04:280.15:300.46:544:45Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:594.05:170.46:210.66:554:44Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:212.912:483.86:100.67:110.76:564:44Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:152.81:413.67:050.88:010.86:574:44Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:132.92:363.48:020.98:480.86:584:44Third Quarter30Tue
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 4:20 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 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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