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 5h 56m 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 - Sep 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:113.910:324.13:520.54:030.46:337:31Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:494.011:073.94:240.54:420.56:347:29Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:264.111:443.74:560.65:220.76:347:28Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:054.15:300.86:060.96:357:26Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:213.512:464.16:080.96:531.26:367:25Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:013.31:324.06:491.07:461.36:377:23Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:473.12:274.07:381.18:441.46:387:22Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:433.03:294.18:351.19:471.46:397:20Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:493.04:354.29:371.010:501.26:397:19Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:553.15:374.510:410.711:490.96:407:17Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:563.46:334.811:440.46:417:16Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:523.87:265.012:440.612:440.06:427:14Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:454.28:165.11:330.21:40-0.36:437:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:364.69:055.12:19-0.22:34-0.66:437:11New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:275.09:534.93:04-0.43:27-0.76:447:10New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:175.210:414.63:48-0.54:20-0.66:457:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:075.211:304.24:33-0.55:14-0.36:467:06Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:595.15:20-0.36:110.06:477:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:193.812:524.96:100.07:110.46:487:03First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:123.41:504.67:050.38:160.76:497:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:103.12:544.38:050.69:251.06:497:00First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:172.94:074.19:080.810:361.16:506:59First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:312.95:184.010:140.911:411.16:516:57Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:383.06:154.011:180.86:526:56Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:303.26:594.112:321.012:150.76:536:54Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:113.57:374.11:110.91:030.66:546:52Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:493.78:124.11:430.71:450.56:546:51Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:264.08:484.12:120.62:240.46:556:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:034.29:234.12:420.53:010.46:566:48Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:404.39:593.93:130.53:390.56:576:46Full Moon30Wed
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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