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 02m 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 - Jan 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:553.93:133.19:020.29:08-0.37:174:54Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:014.14:192.910:140.110:08-0.47:174:55Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:014.35:192.911:200.011:08-0.67:174:56Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:014.46:133.012:20-0.27:174:57Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:554.67:073.112:08-0.81:14-0.47:174:58New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:494.68:013.11:02-0.92:02-0.57:174:59New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:374.58:493.21:50-1.02:50-0.57:175:00New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:254.49:373.22:38-0.93:32-0.57:175:01Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:074.210:253.33:26-0.74:14-0.47:175:02Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:493.911:073.24:14-0.54:56-0.27:175:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:313.611:553.25:02-0.25:380.07:165:04Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:133.35:500.16:200.17:165:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:433.212:553.06:440.47:020.37:165:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:313.11:432.77:320.77:440.47:165:07First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:253.22:372.68:320.88:320.57:155:08First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:253.23:372.59:260.99:200.47:155:09Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:193.44:312.510:260.810:140.37:155:10Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:133.65:252.611:200.711:080.17:145:11Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:013.86:132.812:140.57:145:12Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:494.16:553.012:560.37:135:13Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:314.37:433.212:44-0.41:380.07:135:14Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:194.58:313.41:32-0.62:20-0.27:125:15Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:014.59:133.62:14-0.73:02-0.47:115:16Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:434.510:013.73:02-0.83:44-0.57:115:17Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:254.310:493.93:50-0.74:26-0.67:105:18Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:134.011:373.94:44-0.65:14-0.57:095:19Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:013.75:38-0.46:02-0.57:095:21Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:313.912:493.36:38-0.16:50-0.47:085:22Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:313.91:493.07:440.17:50-0.37:075:23Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:373.92:552.78:500.28:50-0.37:065:24Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:433.94:012.610:020.29:50-0.37:065:25Waning Crescent31Sat
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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