Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 44m at 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 - Sep 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:073.88:364.91:580.61:560.16:337:30Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:524.19:194.92:390.32:43-0.16:347:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:384.410:034.93:200.13:30-0.26:357:27Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:244.610:474.74:01-0.14:19-0.26:367:25Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:114.811:334.54:43-0.15:10-0.16:377:24Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:004.85:28-0.16:050.16:377:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:214.112:514.86:160.07:030.36:387:21Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:123.81:484.77:080.28:070.66:397:19Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:093.42:514.58:060.49:140.76:407:18Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:143.24:014.49:080.510:230.86:417:16Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:253.15:114.410:140.511:320.76:427:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:343.26:154.511:200.46:427:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:343.47:094.512:330.612:220.26:437:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:263.67:574.61:240.41:170.16:447:10Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:123.88:404.52:060.32:070.06:457:08New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:554.09:204.42:440.22:510.06:467:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:364.29:584.33:200.23:330.06:477:05New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:164.310:374.13:540.24:140.26:477:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:554.311:153.84:280.44:560.46:487:02Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:354.311:543.65:030.55:380.76:497:01Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:164.25:400.86:240.96:506:59Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:353.41:004.16:201.07:121.26:516:58Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:193.11:493.97:061.28:051.46:526:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:093.02:453.97:571.39:021.56:536:54First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:072.93:463.98:531.410:011.56:536:53First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:093.04:474.09:521.310:571.46:546:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:093.25:434.210:511.111:501.16:556:50Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:033.56:334.511:480.86:566:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:523.87:194.712:380.812:420.46:576:47Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:394.28:054.81:220.41:330.16:586:45Full Moon30Sun
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 6:26 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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