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 46m 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 - Jul 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:032.96:354.012:020.911:47 AM0.65:458:28Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:493.07:194.112:520.812:320.55:458:27Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:343.08:024.31:360.71:160.45:468:27Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:183.18:454.52:180.61:590.35:468:27Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:013.29:284.62:580.52:410.25:478:27Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:453.310:114.63:380.43:240.25:488:27Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:283.310:534.64:190.34:070.25:488:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:123.411:354.65:010.34:520.25:498:26Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:573.55:440.35:410.35:498:26Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:194.412:453.66:290.36:340.45:508:25Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:054.21:363.77:160.27:320.55:518:25Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:554.02:323.98:050.28:340.55:518:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:503.73:324.18:550.19:380.55:528:24Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:493.54:344.39:490.010:440.45:538:23Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:523.35:354.610:45-0.111:490.35:538:23Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:533.36:334.811:43-0.25:548:22Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:523.37:305.012:520.112:41-0.45:558:22Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:483.48:245.01:50-0.11:37-0.55:568:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:423.49:165.02:43-0.22:30-0.65:568:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:343.510:064.93:32-0.33:22-0.65:578:20New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:243.510:544.74:19-0.24:12-0.45:588:19Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:133.611:394.55:04-0.15:01-0.25:598:18Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:003.65:490.05:510.16:008:18Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:234.112:473.56:320.26:430.46:008:17Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:073.81:353.57:150.47:360.76:018:16First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:523.42:253.57:580.68:310.96:028:15First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:403.23:193.58:410.79:271.16:038:14First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:333.04:143.69:270.810:241.26:048:13First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:292.85:093.810:150.911:211.26:048:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:242.86:013.911:060.86:058:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:152.96:504.112:161.111:57 AM0.76:068:11Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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