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 4h 02m 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 - Jul 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:213.46:12-0.16:110.05:458:28Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:454.21:113.37:010.17:050.35:458:27Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:323.82:033.37:480.38:000.65:468:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:213.52:573.38:340.58:560.85:468:27Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:133.33:533.49:190.69:530.95:478:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:073.14:473.510:040.710:491.05:478:27Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:003.05:373.710:500.711:440.95:488:26Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:503.06:244.011:370.65:488:26Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:383.17:094.212:350.812:230.55:498:26Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:243.27:534.41:210.71:080.45:508:25Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:093.38:364.52:040.51:520.25:508:25New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:533.49:194.72:460.42:360.15:518:24New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:373.510:024.73:270.33:190.05:528:24New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:213.610:464.84:090.24:030.05:528:24New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:063.711:304.74:520.14:500.05:538:23Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:533.75:370.15:400.15:548:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:154.512:413.86:230.16:340.25:558:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:024.31:343.97:120.17:320.35:558:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:534.12:314.08:030.18:340.45:568:21First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:503.83:324.28:560.09:380.45:578:20First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:513.64:354.39:510.010:440.45:588:19First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:543.45:364.510:48-0.111:490.25:588:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:553.46:354.711:47-0.25:598:18Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:533.47:304.912:510.112:44-0.46:008:17Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:483.58:224.91:48-0.11:39-0.56:018:16Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:403.69:134.92:39-0.22:31-0.66:028:15Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:313.610:004.83:26-0.33:20-0.56:028:15Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:193.710:464.64:11-0.24:08-0.46:038:14Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:053.711:304.44:54-0.14:55-0.26:048:13Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:513.65:370.05:430.16:058:12Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:124.112:363.66:190.26:320.46:068:11Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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