Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 12:46 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 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 - Apr 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:453.81:063.16:520.66:550.66:467:25Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:313.61:532.97:410.87:440.86:457:26Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:233.52:462.98:320.98:380.86:437:27Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:193.53:443.09:261.09:350.86:427:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:183.64:433.210:210.910:330.66:407:29Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:153.75:383.511:140.711:310.46:397:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:073.96:303.812:050.46:377:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:574.17:194.212:260.112:540.06:367:31Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:454.28:074.61:20-0.31:41-0.36:347:32New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:334.38:564.92:11-0.62:27-0.66:337:33New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:224.39:455.13:01-0.83:13-0.76:317:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat10:114.310:355.13:51-0.94:00-0.86:307:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:004.111:265.04:43-0.84:50-0.76:297:36Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:523.95:36-0.65:42-0.66:277:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:194.812:453.66:33-0.46:39-0.36:267:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:154.51:433.47:33-0.27:40-0.16:247:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:154.22:463.38:350.18:440.16:237:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:214.03:553.29:370.29:500.26:227:40First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:283.85:033.310:380.210:560.26:207:41Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:323.76:013.511:350.211:590.16:197:42Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:263.66:513.712:250.16:187:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:133.67:343.912:540.01:090.06:167:44Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:553.68:144.11:42-0.11:490.06:157:45Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:353.68:544.22:24-0.12:260.06:147:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:143.59:334.33:03-0.13:020.06:137:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:543.510:134.33:41-0.13:390.16:117:48Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:343.410:534.24:190.14:160.26:107:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:143.411:344.24:580.24:550.46:097:50Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:553.35:400.45:360.56:087:51Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:154.012:373.26:230.66:210.76:077:51Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 9:51 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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