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 5h 27m 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 - Dec 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:544.911:153.44:08-0.75:10-0.26:594:43Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:484.55:06-0.46:05-0.17:004:43Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:123.312:424.16:070.07:010.17:014:43First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:133.31:393.77:100.27:550.27:014:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:173.32:373.38:150.58:460.37:024:43First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:213.43:353.19:200.69:340.37:034:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:183.54:293.010:220.610:210.37:044:43Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:073.75:172.911:190.611:050.37:054:43Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:503.86:002.912:080.57:064:43Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:314.06:422.912:500.47:064:43Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:124.17:243.012:290.11:280.47:074:44Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:534.28:053.01:090.12:050.37:084:44Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:344.38:463.01:480.02:430.37:094:44Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:144.39:273.12:270.03:210.37:094:44Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:554.210:093.13:070.14:000.47:104:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:344.210:513.13:480.24:410.47:114:45Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:144.111:353.14:320.35:230.47:114:45Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:563.95:200.46:060.47:124:46Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:223.212:423.76:140.56:520.37:124:46Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:153.41:333.57:120.57:410.27:134:47Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:133.62:303.38:140.58:320.07:134:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:133.93:303.29:180.49:27-0.27:144:48Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:144.24:313.210:230.210:23-0.47:144:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:134.55:303.211:26-0.111:21-0.77:154:49Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:104.86:263.312:26-0.37:154:49Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:065.07:223.412:18-0.91:22-0.67:154:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:005.18:163.41:13-1.12:14-0.77:164:51New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:535.09:103.52:07-1.23:05-0.77:164:51New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:454.810:033.52:59-1.23:55-0.77:164:52Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:344.610:553.43:53-1.04:44-0.67:174:53Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:224.211:473.54:47-0.75:33-0.47:174:54Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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