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 10m 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 - Jun 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:323.48:034.91:30-0.21:20-0.45:428:18Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:233.38:524.92:23-0.32:09-0.45:418:19Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:123.39:414.83:13-0.32:56-0.45:418:19Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:003.210:284.74:00-0.23:42-0.35:418:20Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:473.111:154.54:460.04:29-0.15:418:21Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:343.15:330.25:160.25:408:21Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:014.312:213.06:190.46:060.45:408:22Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:474.01:093.07:060.66:570.65:408:22Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:333.72:003.07:510.77:510.95:408:23Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:223.52:533.18:350.88:461.05:408:23Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:123.33:483.29:180.89:421.15:408:24Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:043.24:413.510:000.810:381.05:408:24Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:563.15:303.710:440.711:330.95:408:25Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:453.16:174.011:290.65:408:25Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:333.17:024.312:260.812:140.55:408:25Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:193.17:484.51:150.61:010.35:408:26Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:063.28:344.72:030.41:470.15:408:26New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:523.39:214.92:490.22:340.05:408:26New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:403.310:095.03:350.13:21-0.15:408:27New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:293.410:574.94:220.04:10-0.25:418:27Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:193.411:464.85:100.05:01-0.15:418:27Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:103.56:000.05:570.05:418:27Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:364.61:053.66:510.06:560.15:418:27Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:284.32:023.77:420.07:590.25:428:28First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:234.03:033.98:330.09:040.35:428:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:213.64:054.19:250.010:110.45:428:28First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:223.45:064.310:180.011:180.45:438:28Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:223.26:044.411:12-0.15:438:28Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:193.16:584.612:220.312:06-0.15:448:28Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:133.07:494.61:210.212:59-0.15:448:28Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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