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 1h 44m 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 - Jan 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:304.07:392.812:44-0.11:490.27:174:54New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:124.18:202.81:25-0.22:250.27:174:55New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:524.19:022.92:05-0.23:010.27:174:56New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:324.19:432.92:44-0.23:380.37:174:57Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:114.010:232.93:23-0.14:160.37:174:58Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:503.911:052.94:040.04:540.47:174:59Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:283.711:473.04:480.25:340.47:175:00Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:083.55:350.46:140.47:175:01Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:333.112:513.36:270.56:580.47:175:02First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:243.21:413.17:230.67:440.37:175:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:203.42:373.08:240.68:340.27:165:03First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:203.73:372.99:270.49:290.07:165:04Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:204.04:382.910:320.310:27-0.37:165:05Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:194.35:373.011:350.011:26-0.67:165:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:174.66:343.112:34-0.37:155:08Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:134.97:293.312:24-0.91:29-0.67:155:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:085.08:243.41:20-1.22:20-0.77:145:10Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:015.09:183.52:14-1.33:10-0.97:145:11Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:524.810:113.63:07-1.33:59-0.97:145:12Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:414.611:033.64:02-1.14:48-0.87:135:13Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:304.111:563.64:57-0.85:37-0.67:125:14Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:193.75:55-0.56:26-0.57:125:15Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:513.51:093.26:56-0.17:15-0.27:115:16Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:483.42:042.87:580.28:060.07:115:17Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:493.43:032.59:030.48:580.17:105:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:523.44:032.410:100.59:510.27:095:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:503.44:592.411:140.610:450.27:095:21Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:423.55:492.412:080.57:085:22Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:293.76:342.612:510.47:075:23Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:123.87:172.712:23-0.11:270.37:065:24New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:523.97:582.91:05-0.22:020.27:065:25New Moon31Fri
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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