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 3h 29m at 12:46 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:37 pm (5.1 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 - Jul 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:243.83:043.98:320.29:060.65:448:28Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:213.64:044.29:250.110:090.55:458:27Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:223.65:054.510:200.011:120.35:458:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:233.66:044.711:18-0.35:468:27Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:233.67:015.012:150.112:16-0.55:468:27Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:203.77:565.21:15-0.21:13-0.75:478:27New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:163.88:505.22:10-0.52:09-0.95:488:26New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:113.99:435.23:03-0.73:03-1.05:488:26New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:054.010:345.03:53-0.73:56-0.95:498:26New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:584.011:244.84:43-0.74:48-0.75:498:25Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:493.95:32-0.55:42-0.45:508:25Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:124.412:403.86:21-0.36:370.05:518:25Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:004.01:323.77:10-0.17:340.35:518:24First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:493.62:263.77:590.18:310.65:528:24First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:403.33:223.68:470.39:300.85:538:23First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:353.14:203.69:360.510:290.95:548:23First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:312.95:153.710:250.611:261.05:548:22Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:252.96:053.911:150.65:558:22Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:163.06:514.012:190.912:030.55:568:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:023.17:354.21:050.812:500.45:578:20Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:473.38:174.41:470.61:350.35:578:20Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:313.48:584.52:250.52:170.25:588:19Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:143.69:394.53:030.42:590.15:598:18Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:563.710:194.63:410.33:400.16:008:17Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:383.810:594.54:190.24:230.26:018:17Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:203.911:394.44:590.25:080.26:018:16Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:044.05:410.25:560.46:028:15Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:224.212:514.16:250.26:490.56:038:14Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:074.01:424.17:120.27:460.66:048:13Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:583.82:394.28:040.28:470.66:058:12Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:563.63:414.38:590.19:510.66:058:11Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:11 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 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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