Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 9:24 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 3:28 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:385.510:004.23:01-0.63:48-0.67:286:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:295.510:513.93:48-0.64:41-0.47:296:01Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:215.411:443.74:37-0.55:37-0.27:306:00Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:165.111:393.44:30-0.35:360.16:314:59Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:144.85:280.06:390.36:324:58Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:393.21:174.46:310.37:440.56:344:57Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:473.12:244.17:380.58:480.66:354:57Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:013.13:323.98:470.69:470.56:364:56Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:103.34:323.89:540.610:390.56:374:55Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:053.55:213.710:550.511:220.46:384:54Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:493.86:033.611:490.56:394:53Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:284.06:423.612:000.312:340.46:404:52Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:054.27:203.512:350.21:150.36:414:52New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:424.37:583.41:090.21:530.36:424:51New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:204.48:373.41:430.22:300.36:434:50New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:594.49:163.32:180.33:080.46:444:49New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:394.49:563.22:550.43:470.56:454:49Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:204.310:373.13:330.54:290.76:464:48Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:024.211:203.04:140.75:150.96:474:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:474.14:580.86:031.06:484:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:072.912:354.05:490.96:541.06:494:47First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:002.91:283.96:460.97:460.96:504:46First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:593.02:253.87:470.98:370.76:514:46First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:003.33:233.88:490.79:280.46:524:45First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:583.74:193.99:510.510:180.16:534:45Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:534.25:123.910:520.211:08-0.26:544:45Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:454.66:043.911:51-0.211:58-0.56:554:44Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:365.06:563.912:47-0.56:564:44Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:285.37:483.812:47-0.81:41-0.66:574:44Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:205.48:403.71:37-0.92:34-0.76:584:44Full Moon30Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (32% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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