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 1h 08m 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 - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:303.77:074.812:230.412:23-0.16:337:31Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:264.07:594.91:170.11:22-0.46:337:29Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:184.38:474.82:05-0.22:16-0.56:347:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:084.59:334.62:49-0.33:07-0.56:357:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:554.610:184.43:31-0.43:55-0.46:367:25Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:414.611:014.14:13-0.34:43-0.26:377:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:264.611:443.84:54-0.15:310.26:387:22Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:114.45:360.26:200.56:387:20Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:283.512:574.26:200.57:120.96:397:19Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:133.21:484.07:080.88:071.26:407:17Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:043.02:443.87:591.09:051.46:417:16Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:002.93:463.88:551.110:041.56:427:14Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:032.94:483.89:521.111:001.56:437:13Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:033.05:423.910:491.111:501.36:437:11Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:573.36:294.111:430.96:447:10Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:443.67:114.312:331.112:330.76:457:08Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:273.97:524.41:120.81:190.56:467:06Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:094.28:314.41:490.62:030.36:477:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:504.59:114.42:260.42:470.26:487:03New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:324.79:524.43:030.23:300.16:487:02New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:144.910:344.23:420.14:150.16:497:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:584.911:184.04:220.15:030.36:506:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:454.95:060.25:550.46:516:57Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:043.812:374.85:550.36:520.66:526:56Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:553.61:334.76:500.47:530.86:536:54First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:543.42:374.57:510.58:580.96:546:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:003.33:454.48:570.510:030.86:546:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:123.44:534.410:050.511:060.66:556:49Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:203.65:554.511:120.36:566:48Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:203.96:494.512:020.412:150.16:576:46Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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