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 26m at 5:58 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (4.1 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 - May 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:483.68:084.01:320.01:430.06:057:53Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:283.68:474.22:16-0.12:190.06:047:53New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:073.59:254.32:56-0.12:550.06:037:54New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:473.410:044.33:35-0.13:300.16:027:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:263.410:444.34:130.04:060.26:017:56New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:063.311:244.24:520.24:440.46:007:57Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:473.15:340.45:240.65:597:58Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:064.112:293.06:170.66:080.85:587:59Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:503.91:142.97:040.86:560.95:578:00Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:373.82:042.97:540.97:491.05:568:01First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:293.72:593.08:450.98:461.05:558:02First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:263.73:583.29:360.99:460.95:548:02First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:233.84:553.510:280.710:450.65:538:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:193.95:493.911:180.411:450.35:528:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:114.06:404.312:080.15:528:05Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:024.07:304.712:420.012:57-0.25:518:06Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:534.18:195.11:37-0.41:45-0.55:508:07Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:444.19:105.32:30-0.62:33-0.75:498:08Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:354.010:025.43:22-0.83:22-0.85:488:08Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:273.810:555.34:15-0.74:12-0.75:488:09Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:203.711:485.15:09-0.65:05-0.65:478:10Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:153.56:06-0.46:02-0.35:468:11Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:444.81:123.47:05-0.27:03-0.15:468:12Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:424.42:143.28:050.08:070.25:458:12Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:434.13:213.29:040.29:130.45:458:13Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:473.84:283.310:010.210:190.45:448:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:503.65:283.510:540.311:230.45:448:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:453.46:183.711:430.35:438:15Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:333.37:013.912:220.412:260.25:438:16Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:163.37:414.11:120.31:060.25:428:17Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:573.28:204.21:560.21:440.25:428:18New Moon31Thu
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 9:15 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.

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