Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 10:35 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:35 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 - Jun 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:263.510:555.14:18-0.34:07-0.45:428:18Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:183.411:485.05:11-0.25:01-0.35:418:19Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:123.46:05-0.15:58-0.25:418:20Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:424.81:103.47:020.07:000.05:418:20Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:394.42:113.47:580.18:050.25:418:21First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:384.13:163.58:540.19:120.35:408:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:393.84:223.79:470.110:190.45:408:22First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:403.55:223.910:390.011:250.35:408:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:373.36:154.211:290.05:408:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:303.27:034.312:270.312:180.05:408:23Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:183.17:484.41:220.21:040.05:408:24Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:043.08:314.52:100.11:480.05:408:24Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:483.09:144.52:540.12:300.05:408:25Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:313.09:574.43:340.23:120.15:408:25Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:143.010:404.34:140.33:530.25:408:26Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:563.011:224.24:540.44:350.35:408:26Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:393.05:340.65:180.55:408:26Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:044.112:233.06:160.76:040.75:408:26Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:463.91:083.06:580.86:530.85:408:27Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:293.71:563.17:400.87:441.05:418:27Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:143.52:473.28:220.88:391.05:418:27Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:033.43:403.59:050.89:361.05:418:27Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:553.34:343.89:510.710:340.95:418:27Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:493.25:264.110:380.511:330.75:428:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:433.26:184.511:290.35:428:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:363.37:104.812:300.512:210.15:428:28Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:293.38:025.01:260.21:14-0.25:438:28New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:213.48:555.22:19-0.12:07-0.45:438:28New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:153.59:485.33:11-0.23:00-0.65:448:28New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:093.610:415.24:02-0.33:54-0.65:448:28New Moon30Mon
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 1:35 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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