Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 56m at 8:23 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:26 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - May 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:504.37:174.512:22-0.312:50-0.46:067:52Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:424.28:084.81:21-0.61:39-0.66:047:53New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:334.28:595.12:17-0.82:26-0.86:037:54New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:244.09:495.13:10-0.93:13-0.86:027:55New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:133.810:385.14:01-0.83:59-0.76:017:56New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:033.611:284.84:52-0.64:47-0.56:007:57Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:523.45:45-0.35:37-0.25:597:58Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:184.512:433.16:390.06:300.25:587:59Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:104.21:362.97:350.37:270.55:578:00First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:053.92:342.88:320.68:260.75:568:01First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:043.63:362.89:280.79:270.85:558:01First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:053.54:383.010:200.810:270.85:548:02First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:023.45:313.211:070.811:240.85:538:03Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:523.46:173.511:490.75:538:04Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:363.46:583.812:160.712:290.65:528:05Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:173.47:384.01:020.51:060.55:518:06Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:583.58:184.31:450.41:440.35:508:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:383.58:584.42:260.22:210.35:498:07Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:193.59:384.63:060.22:590.25:498:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:003.410:204.63:470.13:380.25:488:09Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:423.411:034.64:290.24:190.35:478:10Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:253.311:484.65:140.35:030.35:478:11Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:113.26:030.35:530.45:468:12Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:364.51:023.26:550.46:480.55:458:12Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:284.31:583.27:490.47:490.55:458:13Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:254.23:003.38:440.48:530.45:448:14Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:264.14:043.69:400.29:590.35:448:15Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:294.05:063.910:340.011:040.25:438:15Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:283.96:044.311:28-0.25:438:16Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:253.86:574.712:08-0.112:20-0.45:438:17Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:183.87:494.91:08-0.31:11-0.55:428:17Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:24 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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