Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 8:56 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 3:38 pm (4.1 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 - Oct 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:322.95:153.910:171.111:351.26:586:45Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:333.16:063.911:171.06:596:44Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:213.36:484.012:191.112:100.96:596:42Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:023.67:264.012:541.012:560.77:006:41Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:413.98:024.11:250.81:380.67:016:39Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:194.28:384.11:570.62:170.57:026:38Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:564.49:154.02:290.52:560.47:036:36Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:344.59:533.93:020.53:350.47:046:35Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:124.610:303.83:360.54:150.57:056:33Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:524.611:093.64:110.54:570.77:066:32Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:344.611:513.44:500.65:440.87:076:30Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:204.55:330.76:361.07:086:29Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:373.31:114.56:230.87:331.17:096:28Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:313.12:114.47:220.98:351.17:096:26Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:343.13:174.38:280.89:371.07:106:25Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:453.34:234.49:360.710:360.87:116:23Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:533.65:254.410:430.511:320.47:126:22Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:544.06:214.511:480.27:136:21Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:484.47:134.512:230.112:49-0.17:146:19Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:404.88:034.41:12-0.21:45-0.37:156:18New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:295.18:514.21:57-0.42:38-0.57:166:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:185.39:394.02:42-0.53:29-0.47:176:15New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:065.310:263.83:27-0.54:19-0.37:186:14Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:545.111:143.54:12-0.35:090.07:196:13Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:434.84:580.06:010.47:206:12Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:023.312:334.55:480.36:570.77:216:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:523.11:274.26:410.67:551.07:226:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:462.92:243.97:390.98:541.17:236:08First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:472.83:253.78:391.09:491.27:246:07First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:522.94:253.69:401.110:391.27:256:06First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:533.15:183.610:391.111:211.07:266:05Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 12:17 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 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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