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 2h 44m at 5:11 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:53 pm (4.2 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 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:333.26:124.211:200.46:327:31Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:303.37:034.312:300.612:170.46:337:30Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:173.47:474.31:190.51:080.36:347:28Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:003.68:274.41:590.51:530.26:357:27Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:403.79:054.42:350.42:340.26:367:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:203.99:434.33:080.43:130.26:367:24Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:594.010:214.23:420.43:520.36:377:22Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:384.110:594.14:150.44:310.46:387:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:174.111:373.94:500.55:110.66:397:19Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:574.15:270.75:540.86:407:18Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:163.712:394.16:060.96:411.06:417:16Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:573.51:244.06:481.07:311.26:417:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:423.42:154.07:351.18:261.36:427:13Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:353.33:124.18:281.19:241.36:437:12Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:353.34:144.29:261.010:241.16:447:10Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:373.45:144.410:260.811:220.96:457:09Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:373.66:114.711:260.56:467:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:334.07:045.012:180.512:250.16:477:05Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:264.37:555.11:100.11:21-0.36:477:04New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:174.78:465.22:00-0.22:15-0.66:487:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:095.09:365.12:47-0.53:08-0.76:497:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:005.110:254.93:34-0.64:01-0.76:506:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:515.211:154.64:21-0.64:54-0.66:516:58Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:435.15:10-0.55:50-0.36:526:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:064.212:364.96:01-0.26:490.16:526:55Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:593.81:324.76:550.17:510.46:536:53First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:563.52:334.47:530.48:570.66:546:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:003.23:404.28:550.610:030.86:556:50First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:093.14:494.19:580.711:080.86:566:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:173.25:494.011:010.76:576:47Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 8:32 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 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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