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 4h 55m at 10:51 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:56 am (3.2 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 - Jun 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:433.63:193.58:500.79:150.95:428:18First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:373.54:163.89:380.510:150.75:418:19First Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:343.55:114.210:290.311:150.55:418:19Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:303.56:064.611:210.15:418:20Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:253.56:594.912:160.212:15-0.25:418:21Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:203.67:535.21:14-0.11:09-0.45:408:21Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:143.78:465.42:09-0.32:02-0.75:408:22Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:083.79:415.43:02-0.52:56-0.85:408:22Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:033.710:345.33:55-0.63:49-0.85:408:23Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:583.711:285.14:47-0.64:44-0.75:408:23Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:533.75:41-0.55:42-0.55:408:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:204.812:483.76:34-0.36:41-0.25:408:24Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:134.31:463.77:28-0.27:440.15:408:25Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:073.92:463.68:200.08:470.45:408:25Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:043.53:483.79:120.19:520.55:408:25Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:023.24:483.810:020.210:560.65:408:26Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:003.05:423.910:510.311:570.65:408:26Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:532.96:304.011:390.35:408:26Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:412.97:134.112:510.612:260.35:408:27Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:252.97:564.21:370.51:100.35:418:27Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:083.08:374.32:170.51:530.25:418:27New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:513.19:194.32:540.42:340.25:418:27New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:333.29:594.43:310.43:140.25:418:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:153.210:394.34:070.43:540.35:428:28New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:563.311:184.34:450.44:350.45:428:28Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:383.311:574.15:230.55:180.55:428:28Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:203.46:020.56:040.65:438:28Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:374.01:033.56:430.56:530.75:438:28Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:183.81:513.67:250.57:480.85:438:28First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:053.62:443.88:110.48:460.85:448:28First Quarter30Wed
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 1:53 am — 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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