Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 6:49 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 16m at 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 - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:454.08:205.21:390.01:39-0.56:337:31Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:394.39:115.22:29-0.32:34-0.76:337:30Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:324.510:015.03:16-0.43:27-0.76:347:28Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:224.610:484.84:01-0.54:20-0.66:357:27Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:124.711:354.44:47-0.45:12-0.46:367:25Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:014.65:32-0.26:070.06:377:24Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:224.012:514.46:190.17:030.46:387:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:113.61:434.27:070.48:020.76:387:20Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:023.22:394.07:590.79:041.06:397:19Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:003.03:423.98:540.910:081.26:407:17Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:032.94:463.99:511.011:121.26:417:16Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:072.95:453.910:491.06:427:14Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:013.06:344.112:071.211:44 AM0.96:437:13Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:473.37:174.212:511.112:340.86:437:11Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:303.57:574.31:280.91:190.66:447:10Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:103.88:354.42:020.82:010.56:457:08New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:504.09:134.42:350.62:410.46:467:07New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:294.29:504.43:080.53:200.36:477:05New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:084.310:284.33:420.44:010.36:487:03New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:474.511:064.14:170.44:430.46:487:02Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:274.511:463.94:540.55:280.66:497:00Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:104.55:340.66:180.76:506:59Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:293.712:584.56:190.77:130.96:516:57First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:183.51:534.57:110.88:141.06:526:56First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:153.32:564.58:100.89:181.06:536:54First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:223.24:054.59:140.710:240.96:546:53First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:323.35:124.610:210.511:270.66:546:51Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:383.66:134.811:270.36:556:50Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:373.97:094.912:250.312:300.06:566:48Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:314.38:004.91:170.01:28-0.36:576:46Full Moon30Mon
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 3:54 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 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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