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 3h 48m 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 - Oct 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:264.68:504.82:050.12:23-0.26:596:44Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:125.09:364.72:47-0.23:13-0.46:596:42Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:005.210:234.53:29-0.34:03-0.47:006:41Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:485.311:114.34:13-0.34:55-0.37:016:39Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:395.35:00-0.25:510.07:026:38Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:013.912:325.15:510.06:500.37:036:36Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:553.61:304.86:460.27:540.57:046:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:543.32:354.57:480.49:020.77:056:33Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:023.13:464.38:540.610:110.87:066:32Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:173.14:584.310:030.611:160.77:076:30Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:283.36:004.211:100.67:086:29Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:253.56:514.212:120.612:120.57:096:28Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:123.87:344.212:580.51:060.37:096:26Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:534.08:134.11:370.41:520.27:106:25New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:314.28:504.02:110.32:340.27:116:23New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:094.49:283.92:440.33:130.27:126:22New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:474.510:053.83:170.33:510.37:136:21New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:254.510:443.63:500.44:300.57:146:19Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:044.411:233.44:250.65:110.77:156:18Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:454.35:020.85:540.97:166:17Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:043.212:284.25:421.06:411.17:176:15Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:473.11:154.06:281.17:321.37:186:14First Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:353.02:073.97:191.38:271.47:196:13First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:312.93:063.98:171.39:231.37:206:12First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:333.04:064.09:181.210:171.27:216:10First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:353.25:034.110:191.011:090.97:226:09Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:313.65:564.311:190.711:580.57:236:08Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:234.16:454.412:160.37:246:07Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:114.57:344.512:440.11:110.07:256:06Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:005.08:224.41:30-0.22:04-0.37:266:05Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:485.39:114.32:15-0.52:56-0.57:276:04Full Moon31Wed
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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