Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 6:40 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 12:59 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - May 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:323.54:002.89:441.19:461.06:067:52First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:303.54:573.110:351.010:430.96:047:53First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:233.65:493.411:220.811:390.76:037:54Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:123.76:353.712:070.66:027:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:573.87:194.112:310.412:500.46:017:56Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:413.98:034.51:200.21:320.16:007:57Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:253.98:474.82:08-0.12:13-0.15:597:58Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:113.99:335.02:55-0.32:56-0.35:587:59Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:573.810:205.13:42-0.43:40-0.35:578:00Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:453.711:095.14:32-0.44:27-0.35:568:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:343.55:23-0.35:18-0.25:558:01Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:014.912:273.46:19-0.16:140.05:548:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:564.71:243.37:180.17:150.15:538:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:554.42:273.28:180.28:200.25:538:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:594.23:353.39:190.29:270.35:528:05Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:054.04:433.410:180.210:350.35:518:06Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:093.85:443.711:130.111:410.25:508:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:063.76:374.012:040.05:498:07Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:573.67:244.212:410.012:51-0.15:498:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:433.58:084.41:35-0.11:34-0.25:488:09New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:273.48:504.52:22-0.22:15-0.25:478:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:103.49:324.53:06-0.22:55-0.15:478:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:523.310:144.53:47-0.13:340.05:468:11New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:343.210:564.44:280.14:140.25:458:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:173.111:384.25:100.34:550.35:458:13Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:003.05:530.55:390.65:448:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:224.012:442.96:380.76:260.85:448:15Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:083.91:322.97:240.87:170.95:438:15First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:563.72:242.98:120.98:111.05:438:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:473.63:193.08:590.99:061.05:428:17First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:413.54:153.39:450.810:031.05:428:17First Quarter31Fri
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 9:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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