Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 9:49 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:39 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:283.58:574.72:230.62:140.16:068:10New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:123.79:394.73:020.32:580.06:078:09New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:563.910:204.73:410.23:43-0.16:088:08New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:404.111:024.64:210.04:29-0.16:098:07Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:254.311:454.45:010.05:190.06:108:06Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:124.45:440.06:120.26:118:05Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:304.11:024.46:300.07:090.46:128:04First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:193.71:584.47:200.18:110.66:128:03First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:143.42:594.48:140.29:160.76:138:01First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:163.24:064.49:140.210:240.76:148:00First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:243.15:144.510:160.211:330.66:157:59Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:313.16:174.611:210.16:167:58Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:333.37:144.712:360.512:24-0.16:177:57Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:293.58:064.71:310.21:21-0.36:187:55Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:213.78:534.72:190.12:14-0.46:187:54Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:093.99:374.63:01-0.13:03-0.46:197:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:544.010:194.43:41-0.13:49-0.36:207:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:384.110:594.24:190.04:33-0.16:217:50Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:204.111:393.94:560.15:180.26:227:49Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:024.15:340.36:040.56:237:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:193.612:454.06:130.56:520.86:247:46Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:003.31:323.96:540.87:421.16:247:45Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:463.12:233.87:400.98:371.46:257:44Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:372.93:213.78:301.19:341.56:267:42Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:352.84:223.89:241.110:331.56:277:41Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:362.95:213.910:211.011:301.46:287:39Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:343.06:134.211:170.96:297:38Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:263.37:004.412:211.212:110.66:297:36Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:143.67:444.61:060.91:020.46:307:35Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:593.98:274.71:480.51:500.16:317:34New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:444.29:104.82:280.22:37-0.16:327:32New Moon31Mon
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 1:14 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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