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 13m 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 - Mar 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:023.45:52-0.45:58-0.46:335:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:364.212:573.06:540.06:54-0.26:315:56Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:384.01:592.78:010.37:560.06:305:57Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:493.83:102.59:120.59:020.16:285:58Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:043.74:232.510:250.510:100.16:275:59Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:123.75:252.711:300.411:130.06:266:00Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:083.86:162.912:210.36:246:01Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:523.87:003.112:08-0.21:010.26:236:02Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:313.87:393.412:55-0.31:340.06:216:03New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:083.88:183.61:37-0.42:050.06:206:04New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:433.88:553.72:15-0.42:360.06:186:05New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:193.79:323.82:53-0.33:070.06:176:06New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:553.510:103.83:31-0.23:400.16:156:07Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:313.311:483.85:100.05:140.37:147:08Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:083.15:510.35:500.47:127:09Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:283.712:472.96:350.66:310.67:117:10Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:113.61:292.77:230.87:170.77:097:11First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:023.62:202.68:181.08:120.87:087:12First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:013.53:212.69:171.09:120.77:067:13First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:073.64:272.710:181.010:150.57:057:14First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:103.85:293.011:180.711:180.27:037:15Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:074.16:263.412:130.47:027:16Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:004.37:183.812:19-0.21:030.07:007:16Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:504.48:094.31:16-0.61:50-0.46:597:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:384.58:584.62:09-0.92:34-0.76:577:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:264.49:484.93:02-1.13:19-0.96:567:19Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:144.210:385.03:53-1.14:04-0.96:547:20Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:033.911:284.94:46-0.94:51-0.86:537:21Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:523.65:40-0.75:40-0.66:517:22Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:214.712:443.36:38-0.36:35-0.36:507:23Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:174.41:403.07:390.17:340.06:487:24Third Quarter31Wed
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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