Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 5:59 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:14 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Jun 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:543.55:46-0.45:41-0.35:428:18Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:214.612:473.36:40-0.16:370.05:418:19Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:134.31:433.27:350.17:360.35:418:20Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:073.92:413.18:300.38:360.65:418:20Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:043.63:423.29:210.49:360.75:408:21Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:013.44:403.310:100.510:350.85:408:21Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:563.35:323.510:560.611:320.85:408:22Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu5:453.26:173.711:390.55:408:22Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:313.26:593.912:240.712:200.55:408:23Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:143.27:404.21:100.61:010.45:408:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:563.38:214.31:520.41:410.35:408:24New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:393.39:024.52:320.32:210.25:408:24New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:213.39:434.53:110.33:010.25:408:25New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:033.310:254.63:520.33:410.25:408:25New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:453.311:074.54:330.34:230.35:408:26Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:293.311:504.55:160.35:080.35:408:26Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:143.36:020.35:560.45:408:26Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:354.41:023.46:490.46:500.55:408:26Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:244.21:553.57:390.37:480.55:408:27First Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:164.12:533.68:300.28:500.55:418:27First Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:143.93:543.99:230.19:540.45:418:27First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:143.84:554.210:170.010:580.25:418:27Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:143.75:534.511:11-0.25:418:27Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:133.76:494.812:020.012:07-0.45:428:28Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:093.67:435.01:03-0.21:01-0.65:428:28Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:043.68:375.12:00-0.41:54-0.75:428:28Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:573.69:295.12:53-0.52:46-0.85:438:28Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:503.610:205.03:44-0.63:37-0.75:438:28Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:413.511:094.84:34-0.54:27-0.55:448:28Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:313.511:574.55:23-0.35:18-0.35:448:28Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 9:06 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 81% 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 (81% 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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