Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 33m at 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 - Nov 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:155.410:363.73:29-0.54:30-0.16:285:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:105.111:313.54:24-0.35:280.16:295:02Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:084.75:220.06:300.36:305:01First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:323.31:094.46:260.27:320.56:315:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:383.22:134.17:330.48:330.56:324:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:493.33:193.88:410.69:290.56:334:58First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:573.44:193.79:470.610:200.56:344:57Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:533.75:093.510:500.611:040.46:354:56Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:383.95:523.511:440.511:450.36:364:55Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:194.16:323.412:300.46:374:54Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:574.37:113.412:220.31:100.46:384:54Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:354.47:503.412:590.21:480.36:394:53Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:144.48:293.31:350.22:250.46:404:52Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:544.49:093.32:120.33:030.56:424:51Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:354.49:503.22:490.33:420.66:434:51Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:164.310:313.13:280.54:240.86:444:50Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:584.211:143.14:090.65:080.96:454:49Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:414.14:540.75:541.06:464:49Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:003.012:274.05:440.96:420.96:474:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:513.11:173.96:400.97:310.96:484:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:483.22:113.87:400.98:210.76:494:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:473.53:093.78:410.89:110.46:504:46Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:463.94:053.79:430.610:020.16:514:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:414.35:003.710:450.310:53-0.26:524:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:354.75:543.711:440.011:45-0.56:534:45Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:275.16:463.812:41-0.36:544:45New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:205.37:393.712:37-0.71:35-0.56:554:44New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:135.48:323.71:29-0.92:28-0.66:564:44New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:075.49:263.62:21-1.03:21-0.56:574:44Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:015.210:203.53:13-0.94:15-0.46:584:44Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 7:45 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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