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 (tomorrow) : 1:56 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 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 - Jan 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:124.18:243.11:31-0.32:190.17:174:54New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:524.29:063.22:10-0.32:560.07:174:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:324.19:463.22:49-0.23:330.17:174:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:114.110:273.23:29-0.14:120.17:174:57Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:504.011:093.24:110.04:520.27:174:57Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:293.811:533.34:550.25:340.27:174:58Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:123.75:440.36:190.27:174:59First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:413.312:593.56:370.47:080.17:175:00First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:353.41:533.37:360.47:590.07:175:01First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:343.62:533.38:370.38:54-0.17:175:02First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:363.93:543.29:410.29:52-0.47:175:03Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:374.24:553.310:44-0.110:50-0.77:165:04Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:354.55:533.411:46-0.411:48-1.07:165:05Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:314.86:503.612:43-0.77:165:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:264.97:453.712:44-1.31:37-0.97:155:07Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:195.08:383.81:39-1.42:28-1.17:155:08Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:114.99:313.82:31-1.53:18-1.17:155:09Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:014.710:233.83:24-1.44:07-1.17:145:10Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:504.411:153.74:17-1.14:56-0.97:145:11Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:384.05:11-0.85:46-0.77:135:12Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:073.612:283.66:07-0.46:37-0.47:135:13Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:003.41:193.27:050.07:28-0.27:125:15Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:583.32:142.98:050.38:190.07:125:16Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:593.23:122.79:060.59:110.17:115:17Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:593.34:092.610:080.510:030.17:105:18Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:543.45:022.611:060.510:540.17:105:19Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:423.55:502.711:550.411:420.07:095:20Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:263.76:352.912:370.37:085:21Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:083.97:173.112:26-0.21:150.27:085:22New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:494.07:593.21:08-0.31:520.07:075:23New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:284.18:403.31:48-0.42:28-0.17:065:25New Moon31Sat
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 10:46 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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