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 3h 12m 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 - Feb 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:513.41:062.87:010.37:080.17:055:26First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:453.31:582.57:570.67:570.37:045:27First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:433.22:552.48:560.88:500.47:035:28First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:453.23:552.49:570.99:440.47:025:29Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:433.34:512.510:560.810:390.37:015:30Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:353.55:412.711:460.711:300.17:005:31Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:213.76:282.912:290.56:595:33Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:043.97:123.112:18-0.11:080.36:585:34Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:444.17:553.31:02-0.31:450.06:575:35Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:244.28:373.61:44-0.52:22-0.16:565:36Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:034.29:183.72:27-0.52:59-0.36:555:37Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:424.110:003.93:10-0.53:37-0.36:545:38Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:233.910:444.03:55-0.54:17-0.46:535:39Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:053.711:314.04:43-0.35:00-0.36:525:40Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:503.45:36-0.15:48-0.36:505:41Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:224.012:413.26:330.16:41-0.26:495:42Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:204.01:392.97:360.27:40-0.16:485:43Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:263.92:462.88:420.38:43-0.26:475:44Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:364.03:562.89:510.39:50-0.36:465:46Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:444.15:023.010:580.110:55-0.56:445:47Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:454.26:013.211:58-0.211:57-0.86:435:48Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:404.36:563.512:49-0.46:425:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:304.37:463.712:53-1.01:35-0.66:405:50New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:164.38:333.91:43-1.12:17-0.76:395:51New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:004.19:184.02:31-1.02:57-0.76:385:52New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:423.910:014.03:17-0.93:36-0.66:365:53Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:233.610:433.94:02-0.64:15-0.46:355:54Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:033.311:263.84:47-0.34:55-0.26:345:55Waxing Crescent28Sun
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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