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 1h 57m 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 - Sep 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:294.59:534.73:080.03:24-0.26:337:31New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:154.810:374.63:48-0.14:13-0.26:347:29Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:024.911:224.34:30-0.25:03-0.16:347:28Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:504.95:15-0.15:570.16:357:26Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:104.012:424.96:030.06:550.46:367:25Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:013.71:394.76:570.27:580.66:377:23First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:583.42:434.57:560.39:050.86:387:22First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:033.23:534.49:000.410:140.96:397:20First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:153.15:054.410:070.411:220.86:397:18Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:263.26:084.411:140.46:407:17Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:273.57:024.512:220.612:160.26:417:15Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:183.77:484.51:110.41:120.16:427:14Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:054.08:304.41:540.22:020.06:437:12Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:474.29:104.32:320.12:470.06:447:11Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:284.39:494.13:070.13:290.06:447:09Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:084.410:274.03:420.24:090.26:457:08Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:474.411:063.74:160.34:500.46:467:06Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:284.311:453.54:520.55:320.76:477:05Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:094.25:300.76:171.06:487:03Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:263.312:544.16:120.97:061.36:497:01Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:103.11:433.96:581.17:581.56:507:00Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:593.02:393.97:501.28:551.66:506:58Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:572.93:403.98:471.39:521.66:516:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:003.04:404.09:461.210:471.46:526:55Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:003.25:344.210:441.011:381.16:536:54Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:543.66:234.411:410.86:546:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:434.07:094.512:250.812:350.46:556:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:304.47:544.61:090.41:270.16:566:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:164.88:404.61:510.12:17-0.26:566:48New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:035.19:264.62:34-0.23:06-0.36:576:46New Moon30Wed
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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