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 3h 55m 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 - May 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:124.06:404.312:11-0.26:067:52Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:054.07:324.712:45-0.31:00-0.46:047:53Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:563.98:224.91:42-0.51:48-0.66:037:54Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:463.89:115.02:35-0.72:34-0.66:027:55Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:343.610:005.03:26-0.73:19-0.66:017:56Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:233.510:484.94:15-0.54:05-0.46:007:57Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:103.311:364.65:05-0.34:52-0.25:597:58Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:583.15:560.15:420.15:587:59Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:264.312:472.96:480.46:340.45:578:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:174.01:392.87:420.67:310.75:568:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:113.72:362.88:360.88:290.85:558:01Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:083.53:372.89:270.99:280.95:548:02Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:053.44:363.010:150.910:270.95:538:03Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:593.35:283.310:580.911:230.95:538:04Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:473.36:133.611:390.85:528:05Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:323.36:553.912:140.712:190.65:518:06Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:143.37:364.21:020.612:580.55:508:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:563.38:174.41:460.41:380.35:498:08New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:373.38:594.62:280.32:180.25:498:08New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:203.39:424.73:100.22:580.25:488:09New Moon20Wed
21Thu10:033.310:264.73:530.13:400.15:478:10New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:483.311:124.74:390.24:250.25:478:11Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:343.25:270.35:140.25:468:12Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:014.612:243.26:180.36:080.35:458:12Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:524.51:183.27:120.47:080.45:458:13First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:474.32:183.38:070.38:110.45:448:14First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:454.13:223.59:010.39:170.45:448:15First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:463.94:263.89:550.110:240.35:438:15First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:473.75:264.110:480.011:300.25:438:16Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:453.66:214.511:40-0.25:438:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun6:403.57:134.712:330.012:31-0.35:428:17Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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