Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 51m at 12:58 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:57 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:175.010:393.63:35-0.94:29-0.56:594:43Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:094.711:333.54:29-0.65:23-0.37:004:43Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:004.35:26-0.36:17-0.17:014:43Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:283.312:533.96:250.17:110.17:024:43Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:273.21:493.57:250.48:040.27:024:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:283.22:463.28:270.68:540.37:034:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:293.33:423.19:280.79:430.47:044:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:243.54:343.010:270.710:290.37:054:43Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:123.65:213.011:200.611:130.37:064:43Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:553.86:053.112:060.57:064:43Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:364.06:473.112:470.47:074:44New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:174.27:293.212:360.11:260.37:084:44New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:584.38:113.31:160.02:040.27:094:44New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:384.48:533.31:56-0.12:430.27:094:44New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:194.49:343.32:35-0.13:220.27:104:45New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:594.310:163.33:160.04:030.27:114:45Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:404.311:003.33:590.14:460.27:114:45Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:224.111:463.44:450.25:310.27:124:46Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:074.05:370.36:180.17:124:46First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:373.412:573.86:330.37:080.17:134:47First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:333.61:533.67:330.48:01-0.17:134:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:343.82:533.58:370.38:56-0.27:144:48First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:374.03:553.49:410.19:53-0.47:144:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:384.34:553.410:46-0.110:50-0.77:154:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:364.65:533.411:47-0.311:47-0.97:154:49Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:314.86:483.512:45-0.67:154:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:254.97:433.612:43-1.11:38-0.87:164:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:185.08:363.61:36-1.32:29-0.97:164:51Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:094.89:273.62:27-1.23:18-0.87:164:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:584.610:183.53:18-1.14:06-0.77:174:53Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:454.311:093.44:09-0.84:54-0.67:174:54Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 (5% 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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