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 4h 51m 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 - Nov 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:443.46:033.611:341.07:276:04Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:273.76:443.712:000.912:230.87:286:02Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:074.07:243.712:370.71:090.77:296:01Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:464.37:033.71:130.512:510.56:305:00Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:264.57:433.712:500.41:320.46:314:59Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:064.78:233.61:270.32:130.36:334:58Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:474.89:053.52:050.22:550.46:344:58Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:304.89:483.42:450.23:400.46:354:57Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:164.810:333.33:280.34:290.56:364:56Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:044.711:233.24:150.45:210.66:374:55Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:574.55:090.46:180.76:384:54Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:193.212:544.46:100.57:160.76:394:53Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:223.21:554.27:150.68:130.56:404:52Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:293.42:584.18:230.59:080.36:414:52Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:363.73:594.09:300.410:020.16:424:51Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:364.14:563.910:360.210:53-0.16:434:50Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:314.55:493.811:380.011:43-0.36:444:50Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:224.86:403.712:34-0.26:454:49New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:115.07:293.612:31-0.51:26-0.36:464:48New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:595.08:163.51:17-0.52:15-0.36:474:48New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:465.09:043.32:03-0.53:03-0.26:484:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:344.89:503.22:48-0.43:500.06:494:47Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:214.610:373.13:34-0.14:380.36:504:46Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:084.311:242.94:210.15:270.56:514:46Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:554.05:110.46:170.76:524:45Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:142.912:443.76:040.67:060.86:534:45First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:082.81:353.56:590.97:530.96:544:45First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:052.92:293.37:571.08:380.96:554:44First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:033.13:223.28:541.09:210.86:564:44First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:573.34:123.29:501.010:040.76:574:44Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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