Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 5:58 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 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 - Jan 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:234.14:413.310:290.010:36-0.57:174:54Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:214.45:393.311:32-0.311:33-0.87:174:55Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:174.76:353.412:32-0.57:174:56Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:124.97:303.412:28-1.01:27-0.77:174:57New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:055.08:233.41:21-1.22:20-0.87:174:58New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:584.99:163.42:13-1.23:10-0.87:174:59New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:494.710:073.33:04-1.14:00-0.77:175:00Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:384.510:583.33:56-0.94:49-0.67:175:01Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:264.111:483.24:48-0.65:39-0.47:175:02Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:133.75:43-0.36:27-0.27:175:03First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:403.11:023.46:390.07:150.07:165:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:353.01:533.07:360.38:020.27:165:05First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:323.12:472.88:350.58:490.37:165:06First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:303.13:422.79:340.69:360.37:165:07First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:243.34:352.610:320.610:240.37:155:08Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:143.55:242.711:260.611:120.27:155:09Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:003.76:102.812:130.47:155:10Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:443.96:552.912:550.37:145:11Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:274.17:383.012:41-0.11:350.27:145:12Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:084.28:203.11:23-0.32:140.07:135:13Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:504.39:023.22:05-0.42:53-0.17:135:14Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:304.39:453.32:46-0.43:33-0.17:125:15Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:114.310:283.33:29-0.44:14-0.17:115:16Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:534.211:133.44:14-0.34:57-0.27:115:17Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:364.05:04-0.25:42-0.27:105:18Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:013.512:233.75:58-0.16:30-0.27:105:19Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:543.61:153.46:570.07:21-0.27:095:21Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:533.72:133.28:000.18:16-0.27:085:22Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:573.83:173.09:060.19:14-0.37:075:23Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:024.04:213.010:140.010:15-0.57:065:24Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:054.25:233.011:20-0.211:16-0.77:065:25Waning Crescent31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8630901)

Common Questions About Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Metompkin Inlet, VA today?

Slack tide in Metompkin Inlet, VA is approximately 3:06 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA