Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 4h 34m at 11:46 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:39 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Oct 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:164.45:350.86:231.16:586:44Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:333.51:034.36:210.97:151.26:596:43First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:213.41:554.27:131.08:111.27:006:41First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:163.32:544.28:111.09:091.17:016:40First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:203.43:574.39:140.910:080.97:026:38First Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:253.64:594.410:180.611:050.67:036:37Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:264.05:564.611:210.311:590.27:046:35Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:234.46:504.712:220.07:056:34Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:174.87:424.712:51-0.11:20-0.37:066:32Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:095.28:334.71:40-0.52:14-0.67:066:31Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:005.49:234.52:28-0.73:07-0.77:076:29Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:515.510:134.33:16-0.73:59-0.67:086:28Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:425.411:044.14:04-0.74:52-0.47:096:26Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:345.211:553.84:53-0.45:46-0.17:106:25Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:264.85:46-0.16:430.37:116:24Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:473.51:214.56:410.27:430.67:126:22Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:443.32:204.27:400.58:440.87:136:21Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:463.23:223.98:420.89:440.97:146:20Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:533.24:253.89:450.910:390.97:156:18Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:563.35:223.710:460.911:270.97:166:17Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:483.56:093.711:420.97:176:16Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:323.76:503.712:090.812:310.87:186:14Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:124.07:293.812:460.71:150.67:196:13Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:514.28:083.81:220.51:550.57:206:12New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:304.48:473.81:580.42:340.47:216:11New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:094.69:263.82:340.43:120.47:226:10New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:484.610:053.73:100.43:510.57:236:08New Moon27Sat
28Sun10:284.610:463.63:480.44:320.67:246:07Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:104.611:273.54:270.55:150.77:256:06Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue11:534.55:090.66:020.87:266:05Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:113.412:394.55:570.76:530.87:276:04Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 3:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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