Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 2:50 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:51 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Aug 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:453.611:064.24:290.34:310.36:078:10Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:263.711:454.15:060.45:120.46:088:09Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:073.75:440.55:550.66:088:08Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:243.912:493.76:230.66:420.86:098:07Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:043.71:343.77:040.77:311.06:108:06Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:483.52:233.87:490.88:251.16:118:05Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:383.43:183.98:370.89:221.16:128:03Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:343.34:164.19:300.710:211.06:138:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:343.35:144.410:260.511:210.86:148:01Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:333.56:114.711:240.36:148:00Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:303.77:055.012:200.512:21-0.16:157:59Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:253.97:585.21:150.11:18-0.46:167:58New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:184.28:505.32:07-0.22:12-0.76:177:56New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:114.49:415.32:57-0.53:05-0.86:187:55New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:044.610:325.23:45-0.73:59-0.96:197:54Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:574.711:224.94:34-0.74:53-0.76:207:53Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:494.75:23-0.65:49-0.56:207:51Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:124.512:434.66:14-0.46:47-0.16:217:50Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:044.11:384.47:07-0.27:480.26:227:49First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:593.72:384.28:020.08:520.56:237:47First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:583.43:424.18:590.39:580.76:247:46First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:023.24:484.09:570.411:040.86:257:44Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:063.15:484.010:560.56:257:43Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:043.16:404.112:060.811:52 AM0.56:267:42Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:533.37:244.212:560.712:430.46:277:40Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:363.48:044.31:380.61:280.36:287:39Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:173.68:424.32:140.52:090.36:297:37Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:573.89:214.42:470.42:490.26:307:36Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:363.99:584.33:210.43:270.26:317:35Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:164.010:364.23:550.44:060.36:317:33Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:554.111:144.14:300.54:460.56:327:32Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 5:50 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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