Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 10:27 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:24 pm (4.6 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:523.73:122.69:080.79:030.36:325:56First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:003.94:192.810:140.610:090.06:315:57Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:044.25:213.111:160.311:13-0.46:295:58Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:014.46:183.412:12-0.16:285:59Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:554.67:123.812:12-0.81:02-0.56:276:00Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:464.78:044.21:09-1.11:48-0.86:256:01Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:354.78:554.42:02-1.32:33-1.06:246:02Full Moon7Sat
8Sun10:234.510:454.63:55-1.34:18-1.07:227:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:104.111:344.64:47-1.15:03-0.97:217:04Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:583.75:41-0.85:49-0.77:197:05Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:244.412:463.36:36-0.46:39-0.37:187:05Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:164.21:372.97:350.07:320.07:167:06Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:133.82:342.68:380.48:300.37:157:07Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:183.63:392.49:460.79:330.47:137:08Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:313.44:502.410:570.810:370.57:127:09Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:413.45:532.612:020.87:107:10Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:363.56:432.812:520.77:097:11Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:203.67:253.012:340.31:290.67:077:12Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:573.78:043.31:200.12:000.47:067:13Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:333.88:423.62:010.02:300.37:047:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:083.89:203.82:40-0.13:000.27:037:15New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:443.79:573.93:17-0.13:310.17:017:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:203.610:344.03:55-0.14:030.27:007:17New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:563.511:114.14:330.04:370.26:587:18Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:323.311:504.15:140.25:130.36:577:19Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:113.25:580.35:530.46:557:19Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:334.012:533.06:470.56:390.56:547:20Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:224.01:432.87:420.77:340.66:527:21First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:203.92:432.88:430.88:370.56:517:22First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:273.93:522.89:460.89:440.46:497:23First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:364.05:013.110:490.610:510.16:487:24Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 1:55 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 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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