Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 8:56 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 2:54 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:143.52:584.28:150.09:140.66:068:11First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:133.14:024.19:100.210:220.86:078:10First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:172.85:084.110:060.411:320.86:088:09Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:212.86:084.111:050.56:098:08Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:192.87:004.212:360.812:020.46:098:06Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:092.97:464.21:270.712:550.46:108:05Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:533.18:274.32:080.71:410.36:118:04Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:353.29:064.32:430.62:240.26:128:03Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:163.49:434.33:150.53:030.26:138:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:563.510:204.33:470.53:420.26:148:01Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:353.710:564.24:190.54:220.36:158:00Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:143.811:324.04:520.55:020.56:157:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:533.85:260.65:440.76:167:57Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:083.812:323.96:010.76:300.96:177:56Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:463.51:153.96:400.87:201.16:187:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:283.32:044.07:230.98:151.26:197:54Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:173.13:004.08:120.99:151.26:207:52Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:163.04:044.29:090.810:191.26:217:51Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:213.05:084.410:100.611:231.06:217:50Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:263.26:094.711:130.46:227:48Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:263.47:065.012:240.712:160.06:237:47Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:233.77:595.21:190.31:15-0.36:247:46New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:174.18:505.22:09-0.12:11-0.66:257:44New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:104.49:405.12:56-0.33:05-0.86:267:43New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:024.710:284.93:41-0.53:58-0.76:267:41Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:534.811:164.64:27-0.64:52-0.66:277:40Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:444.85:12-0.55:48-0.26:287:39Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:054.212:354.76:00-0.26:460.16:297:37Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:543.71:294.56:500.07:470.56:307:36First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:473.32:284.37:430.38:520.86:317:34First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:453.03:344.18:410.610:011.06:327:33First 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 5:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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