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 1h 23m 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 - Feb 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:584.57:123.312:10-0.61:08-0.27:055:25Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:484.78:033.61:03-0.91:55-0.57:055:26Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:374.88:543.81:55-1.22:41-0.87:045:28Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:244.79:444.02:46-1.33:26-0.97:035:29Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:124.510:354.23:38-1.24:12-1.07:025:30Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:594.111:264.24:33-1.04:59-0.97:015:31Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:483.75:30-0.75:48-0.77:005:32Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:204.112:393.36:30-0.36:40-0.56:595:33Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:183.91:362.97:340.07:36-0.36:585:34Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:233.72:402.68:420.38:36-0.16:575:35Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:333.63:492.49:540.49:390.06:565:36Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:433.64:552.511:050.410:42-0.16:555:37Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:443.75:512.612:050.36:535:39Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:343.86:382.712:510.26:525:40Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:173.87:212.912:31-0.31:280.16:515:41New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:553.98:013.11:14-0.42:010.06:505:42New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:313.98:403.31:54-0.42:320.06:495:43New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:073.89:193.42:33-0.43:03-0.16:475:44New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:433.79:563.53:11-0.33:350.06:465:45Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:183.610:343.63:49-0.24:080.16:455:46Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:543.311:133.64:290.14:420.26:445:47Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:313.111:543.55:120.35:200.36:425:48Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:102.95:580.56:010.56:415:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:393.512:552.76:500.76:490.56:405:50First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:333.51:492.67:470.97:440.56:385:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:353.52:532.68:480.98:440.46:375:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:413.73:582.79:520.79:480.16:365:53Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:444.05:003.010:540.510:51-0.26:345:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:414.35:573.311:500.111:50-0.66:335:55Waxing Gibbous29Fri
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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