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 35m at 9:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (3.3 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 - Sep 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:153.512:404.06:020.86:451.16:337:30Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:553.31:254.06:431.07:361.36:347:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:393.12:173.97:301.18:321.56:357:27Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:323.03:173.98:241.29:311.56:367:26Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:342.94:214.19:231.110:321.46:367:24Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:383.15:214.310:240.911:311.16:377:23Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:393.36:164.611:250.66:387:21Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:343.77:074.812:250.812:240.26:397:20Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:264.17:565.01:140.41:20-0.16:407:18New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:164.58:445.01:590.02:13-0.46:417:17New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:064.99:324.92:44-0.33:05-0.66:417:15New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:555.110:204.73:28-0.53:57-0.66:427:13Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:465.211:084.44:13-0.54:50-0.46:437:12Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:375.211:574.04:59-0.45:46-0.16:447:10Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:305.05:49-0.26:450.26:457:09Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:493.61:274.76:430.17:490.66:467:07First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:463.32:304.57:420.48:560.86:467:06First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:513.13:414.28:460.610:071.06:477:04First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:043.04:544.19:520.711:151.06:487:03Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:163.15:574.110:590.76:497:01Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:153.26:474.112:130.912:000.66:506:59Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:013.57:274.112:570.812:520.56:516:58Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:413.78:044.11:330.71:370.46:516:56Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:184.08:394.12:050.62:170.46:526:55Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:554.29:154.02:350.52:550.36:536:53Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:324.39:523.93:060.53:330.46:546:52Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:104.410:283.83:380.54:100.56:556:50Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:484.411:063.64:120.64:490.76:566:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:274.411:443.44:460.75:310.96:576:47Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:084.35:240.96:161.16:576:46Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 12:49 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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