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 4h 24m 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 - Jan 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:093.85:43-0.36:20-0.37:174:54First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:403.412:583.36:410.07:08-0.17:174:55First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:353.31:503.07:400.37:560.17:174:56First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:333.32:452.78:410.68:450.27:174:57First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:323.33:412.69:420.79:340.37:174:58Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:283.44:352.510:420.710:240.27:174:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:183.55:252.611:360.611:130.27:174:59Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:053.76:112.712:220.57:175:00Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:483.96:552.812:000.01:020.47:175:01Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:304.07:383.012:43-0.11:390.37:175:02Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:114.18:213.11:25-0.32:160.17:165:03Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:514.29:023.22:06-0.32:530.07:165:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:294.29:433.32:46-0.33:300.07:165:05Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:084.110:253.43:28-0.34:08-0.17:165:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:474.011:083.54:12-0.24:48-0.17:155:07Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:283.811:543.65:00-0.15:30-0.17:155:08Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:123.55:520.16:16-0.17:155:09Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:453.71:023.36:500.27:07-0.17:145:11Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:423.71:593.07:520.38:01-0.27:145:12Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:463.93:042.98:580.39:01-0.37:135:13Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:524.04:102.910:050.210:03-0.57:135:14Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:564.35:133.011:110.011:06-0.77:125:15Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:574.56:133.112:13-0.37:125:16Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:544.67:093.312:06-1.01:07-0.67:115:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:474.78:023.51:03-1.21:57-0.87:105:18New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:374.68:533.61:56-1.32:43-0.97:105:19New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:244.59:423.72:46-1.23:28-0.97:095:20Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:094.210:303.73:36-1.14:11-0.87:085:21Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:533.911:163.64:26-0.84:54-0.67:075:23Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:363.55:16-0.45:37-0.37:075:24Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:033.512:203.16:070.06:22-0.17:065:25First Quarter31Sun
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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