Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 8:45 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 2:44 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:133.97:203.012:28-0.51:26-0.17:065:25New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:544.08:033.11:14-0.62:02-0.27:055:26New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:334.08:433.21:56-0.62:37-0.27:045:27New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:113.99:233.32:35-0.63:10-0.27:035:29New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:483.810:033.43:15-0.43:44-0.17:025:30Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:253.610:423.43:54-0.34:190.07:015:31Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:023.411:233.44:350.04:560.17:005:32Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:403.25:190.25:340.26:595:33Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:053.412:213.06:050.56:160.46:585:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:513.41:062.86:560.77:030.46:575:35First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:443.41:592.77:510.87:550.46:565:36First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:443.42:592.78:500.88:510.36:555:37First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:453.64:012.79:520.79:510.16:545:38Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:453.95:003.010:520.510:51-0.26:535:40Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:404.25:553.311:470.111:48-0.66:515:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:324.46:483.612:38-0.36:505:42Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:224.67:393.912:43-0.91:26-0.66:495:43Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:114.78:304.21:36-1.22:12-0.96:485:44Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:004.79:214.42:27-1.32:58-1.16:475:45Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:484.510:114.53:19-1.33:44-1.16:455:46Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:364.111:034.54:13-1.14:32-1.06:445:47Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:253.811:564.35:08-0.85:22-0.86:435:48Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:173.46:07-0.46:16-0.56:415:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:534.01:133.07:09-0.17:13-0.36:405:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:563.82:152.78:150.28:15-0.16:395:51Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:063.63:242.69:240.49:190.06:375:52Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:173.64:322.610:330.410:230.06:365:53Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:203.65:302.811:330.411:22-0.16:355:54Waning Crescent28Mon
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 5:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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