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 : 10:35 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 4:18 pm (4.4 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 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:084.17:264.012:410.11:080.17:286:03Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:514.48:093.91:230.01:580.07:296:02New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:334.57:503.71:02-0.11:430.06:305:01New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:134.68:313.61:390.02:250.06:315:00New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:534.69:113.42:160.03:050.26:324:59New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:344.59:523.32:530.23:460.46:334:58Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:164.410:343.13:320.44:290.66:344:57Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:594.211:173.04:130.65:150.96:354:56Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:454.04:570.86:041.16:364:55Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:042.912:343.95:471.06:551.26:374:54First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:562.81:283.76:411.17:471.26:394:53First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:542.82:243.77:391.28:371.26:404:53First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:543.03:193.78:371.19:241.06:414:52First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:513.34:113.79:351.010:100.76:424:51Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:413.74:593.810:320.710:550.46:434:50Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:284.15:463.911:260.411:390.16:444:50Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:144.56:323.912:180.16:454:49Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:004.97:193.912:23-0.21:09-0.16:464:48Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:475.28:073.81:08-0.41:59-0.36:474:48Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:375.38:573.71:54-0.52:49-0.46:484:47Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:275.39:483.62:42-0.63:41-0.36:494:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:205.210:413.43:32-0.54:36-0.16:504:46Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:155.011:373.34:27-0.35:350.06:514:46Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:124.65:27-0.16:350.26:524:45Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:393.21:134.36:310.17:360.26:534:45Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:463.22:174.07:390.38:350.26:544:45Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:573.33:223.78:480.49:310.26:554:44Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:033.54:213.59:550.410:220.16:564:44Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:003.85:143.410:590.311:080.06:574:44Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:474.06:003.311:560.211:510.06:584:44Waning Crescent30Sat
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 7:26 pm — 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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