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 : 11:42 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 39m at 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 - Aug 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:183.39:484.43:220.43:050.06:068:10Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:003.410:264.33:570.43:460.16:078:09Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:403.511:044.24:310.44:270.26:088:08Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:213.611:414.05:050.55:080.46:098:07Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:013.65:390.65:510.66:108:06Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:183.812:423.76:150.76:370.96:118:05Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:573.51:253.76:530.87:261.16:118:04Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:393.32:123.77:340.98:191.26:128:03Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:263.13:063.88:191.09:161.36:138:02Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:202.94:053.99:101.010:161.36:148:01Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:212.95:054.110:060.811:181.26:157:59Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:223.06:034.411:050.66:167:58Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:193.26:584.712:170.912:050.36:177:57Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:133.47:505.01:120.61:020.06:177:56Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:063.78:405.22:020.21:56-0.36:187:55New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:584.19:295.22:48-0.12:49-0.66:197:53New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:494.310:175.13:34-0.33:41-0.76:207:52New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:404.611:054.84:19-0.44:35-0.66:217:51Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:314.711:534.55:04-0.55:30-0.46:227:49Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:234.75:51-0.46:28-0.16:237:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:434.01:174.66:41-0.27:290.36:237:47First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:353.62:154.57:330.18:340.66:247:45First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:333.23:194.38:300.39:430.86:257:44First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:382.94:294.29:300.510:550.96:267:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:482.85:374.210:320.66:277:41Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:532.96:364.212:030.911:35 AM0.66:287:40Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:483.07:244.31:000.812:320.56:287:38Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:333.28:064.31:440.71:220.46:297:37Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:143.48:444.32:190.62:060.36:307:35Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:543.69:204.32:510.52:460.26:317:34Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:323.89:564.23:210.53:240.36:327:32Full Moon31Mon
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 8:33 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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