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 16m 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 - Apr 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:203.84:492.810:420.510:350.36:457:26First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:313.75:552.911:470.511:420.26:447:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:313.76:483.112:410.46:427:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:183.87:323.412:400.11:230.36:417:28Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:593.88:113.61:300.01:590.26:397:29Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:363.88:493.82:12-0.12:320.16:387:30Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:133.79:264.02:52-0.23:030.16:367:31Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:493.610:034.13:29-0.13:350.16:357:32Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:263.510:414.14:07-0.14:080.26:337:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue11:043.411:194.14:450.14:430.46:327:34Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:423.211:594.05:250.35:200.56:317:35Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:213.06:080.56:000.76:297:36Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:413.91:032.96:540.86:450.86:287:37Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:283.81:512.87:460.97:380.96:267:37Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:223.72:482.88:411.08:360.96:257:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:233.73:512.99:381.09:380.86:247:39Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:263.84:533.110:350.810:410.56:227:40Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:254.05:503.511:300.511:430.26:217:41Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:204.26:434.012:210.16:207:42Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:114.37:344.412:41-0.21:10-0.26:187:43Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:014.48:244.81:37-0.61:57-0.56:177:44New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:514.39:155.12:31-0.82:43-0.76:167:45New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:414.210:055.33:23-0.93:29-0.86:147:46New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:314.010:565.24:16-0.94:17-0.86:137:47Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:223.711:495.05:10-0.75:07-0.66:127:48Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:143.46:06-0.46:01-0.36:117:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:444.71:103.27:06-0.17:000.06:097:49First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:424.32:103.08:080.28:030.36:087:50First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:464.03:182.99:120.49:090.46:077:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:553.84:303.010:150.510:170.56:067:52First Quarter30Mon
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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