Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 4:35 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:572.83:333.78:461.29:541.37:286:03First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:012.93:313.68:451.29:421.26:295:02First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:593.14:233.79:431.110:251.06:305:01Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:493.45:083.710:371.011:040.86:315:00Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:323.85:503.811:270.811:420.66:324:59Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:134.16:303.812:130.66:334:58Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:534.47:113.812:200.412:570.46:344:57Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:344.77:523.712:580.21:400.26:354:56Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:164.88:343.71:360.12:240.26:364:55Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:594.99:183.62:170.13:090.26:374:54Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:455.010:043.42:590.13:570.36:384:54Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:344.910:533.33:450.14:490.46:394:53Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:264.711:473.24:370.25:460.56:404:52Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:224.55:350.36:450.66:414:51Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:473.11:234.36:390.47:450.56:434:50Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:543.22:274.27:470.58:440.46:444:50Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:043.43:314.08:560.49:390.26:454:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:093.74:313.910:030.310:310.06:464:49Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:064.15:253.811:070.111:21-0.26:474:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:584.46:153.712:06-0.16:484:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:454.77:023.612:07-0.312:59-0.26:494:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:314.87:483.412:52-0.41:47-0.26:504:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:164.88:333.31:35-0.42:33-0.26:514:46New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:014.79:183.22:18-0.33:170.06:524:45New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:464.610:023.13:00-0.14:020.26:534:45Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:314.410:472.93:440.14:480.46:544:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:164.111:332.84:290.35:350.76:554:44Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:033.95:170.56:240.86:564:44Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:222.812:523.76:100.87:120.96:574:44First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:162.81:433.57:050.97:580.96:584:44First Quarter30Sun
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 7:31 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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