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 11m at 11:42 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:42 am (3.2 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 - Oct 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:564.17:234.712:390.612:500.26:586:45Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:454.68:104.81:230.21:44-0.16:596:44New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:335.08:574.72:07-0.12:35-0.46:596:42New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:215.39:444.52:50-0.43:26-0.57:006:41New Moon4Mon
5Tue10:105.410:334.33:35-0.54:18-0.47:016:39Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:015.411:224.04:21-0.45:12-0.27:026:38Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:535.35:10-0.26:090.17:036:36Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:143.712:495.06:030.07:110.57:046:35First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:103.41:504.67:030.38:170.77:056:33First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:133.12:584.48:070.59:260.97:066:32First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:253.04:114.29:160.710:330.97:076:30First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:413.15:194.110:250.711:330.87:086:29Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:463.36:144.011:300.77:096:28Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:363.66:584.012:210.712:280.67:096:26Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:183.87:373.91:010.61:170.57:106:25Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:554.18:133.91:350.51:590.47:116:23Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:324.38:503.82:070.42:380.37:126:22Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:094.49:273.72:390.43:150.47:136:21Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:464.510:043.63:120.43:530.57:146:19Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:254.510:433.53:460.54:310.67:156:18Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:044.411:223.34:210.75:110.87:166:17Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:464.34:590.85:551.17:176:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:023.212:294.25:401.06:441.27:186:14Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:463.01:184.16:281.17:361.47:196:13Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:362.92:124.07:221.28:321.47:206:12Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:343.03:104.08:231.29:271.27:216:10Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:383.14:104.19:251.010:201.07:226:09Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu4:403.55:074.210:280.811:110.67:236:08Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:373.96:014.311:300.57:246:07Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:294.46:514.312:000.312:290.17:256:06Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:194.97:414.312:47-0.11:25-0.27:266:05New Moon31Sun
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 2:42 am — 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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