Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 04m at 5:20 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:174.48:485.32:03-0.32:13-0.76:327:31New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:104.79:395.22:53-0.63:07-0.96:337:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:024.810:295.03:41-0.74:00-0.86:347:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:544.911:184.74:28-0.74:53-0.66:357:27Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:454.85:16-0.55:48-0.36:367:25Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:084.312:374.66:06-0.26:450.16:377:24Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:583.91:304.46:580.17:450.46:387:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:513.52:284.27:520.48:470.76:387:21First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:493.23:304.08:480.69:510.96:397:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:533.14:353.99:460.810:541.06:407:17First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:563.15:353.910:440.811:521.06:417:16Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:533.26:254.011:400.86:427:14Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:403.47:084.112:390.912:300.76:437:13Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:223.67:484.21:180.81:150.56:437:11Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:023.88:264.31:530.71:560.46:447:10Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:424.09:044.42:270.62:350.46:457:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:214.29:424.33:000.53:140.36:467:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:004.310:204.33:350.43:530.46:477:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:394.410:584.24:100.54:330.56:487:03Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:194.411:374.04:470.55:160.66:487:02Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:004.45:260.66:020.86:497:00Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:193.812:454.46:100.76:540.96:506:59Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:043.61:364.46:590.87:501.06:516:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:573.52:344.47:540.88:501.06:526:56Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:583.43:384.48:540.79:520.96:536:54Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:053.54:434.69:580.610:540.66:536:53Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:103.75:444.711:020.311:530.36:546:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:104.06:414.912:050.06:556:50Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:064.47:355.012:480.01:04-0.36:566:48Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:594.78:265.01:39-0.32:00-0.66:576:46New 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 8:26 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 88% 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 maximum.

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 Gibbous (88% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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