Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 59m at 9:28 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:28 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Mar 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:194.01:422.97:370.17:40-0.16:315:56First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:253.92:482.78:460.38:420.06:305:57First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:373.83:592.69:570.39:480.06:285:58Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:473.85:052.711:060.310:53-0.16:275:59Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:483.96:022.912:050.26:266:00Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:404.06:513.112:520.06:246:01Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:254.07:343.312:44-0.41:32-0.16:236:02Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:054.08:153.51:30-0.52:07-0.16:216:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:433.98:543.62:11-0.52:41-0.26:206:04Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:203.89:333.72:51-0.53:14-0.16:186:05Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:573.711:113.84:30-0.34:470.07:177:06Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:343.511:503.75:10-0.15:210.27:157:07Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:123.35:510.25:580.47:147:08Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:303.712:513.06:350.46:370.67:127:09Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:133.61:342.87:230.77:220.77:117:10Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:023.52:232.78:150.98:120.87:097:11Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:583.43:202.69:121.09:090.87:087:12Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:013.54:232.710:121.010:090.77:067:13Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:043.75:232.911:120.911:100.47:057:14Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:013.96:193.212:080.67:037:15Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:534.27:103.512:080.112:580.27:027:16Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:434.48:003.91:04-0.31:45-0.17:007:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:304.68:494.31:57-0.72:30-0.56:597:17New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:184.69:374.62:48-0.93:13-0.76:577:18New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:054.510:264.83:39-1.03:58-0.86:567:19New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:534.211:164.94:30-1.04:43-0.86:547:20Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:413.95:23-0.85:31-0.66:537:21Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:074.812:323.66:20-0.56:23-0.46:517:22Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:014.51:263.27:20-0.27:19-0.16:507:23First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:004.32:262.98:240.28:210.16:487:24First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:074.03:352.89:320.49:270.36:477:25First Quarter31Sat
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 12:28 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 (44% 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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