Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 4:28 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 00m at 10:39 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:573.45:310.06:010.17:055:26Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:213.212:403.16:200.36:440.37:045:27First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:093.11:272.97:110.57:290.47:035:28First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:023.12:202.78:050.78:160.57:025:29First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:593.23:162.69:020.89:070.57:015:30First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:573.34:122.79:590.810:000.47:005:31Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:513.55:052.810:560.610:520.26:595:33Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:423.85:553.011:480.411:43-0.16:585:34Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:294.16:423.212:360.26:575:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:154.37:293.412:32-0.41:20-0.16:565:36Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:004.58:153.61:19-0.62:04-0.46:555:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:454.69:023.82:06-0.82:47-0.56:545:38Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:304.69:493.92:53-0.93:31-0.76:535:39Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:164.510:374.03:42-0.94:16-0.76:525:40Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:024.211:274.04:33-0.85:03-0.66:505:41Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:513.95:28-0.65:53-0.56:495:42Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:204.012:433.66:27-0.36:47-0.46:485:43Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:193.91:413.27:30-0.17:44-0.36:475:44Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:233.92:453.08:360.18:44-0.36:465:46Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:313.83:522.99:440.19:46-0.36:445:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:383.94:572.910:520.110:49-0.46:435:48Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:394.05:553.011:53-0.111:48-0.56:425:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:334.16:463.112:45-0.26:405:50Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:214.17:333.312:41-0.71:30-0.36:395:51New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:054.18:173.41:28-0.72:10-0.46:385:52New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:464.18:593.52:12-0.72:47-0.46:365:53New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:264.09:403.62:54-0.73:24-0.36:355:54New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:043.810:203.63:35-0.54:00-0.26:345:55Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 1:33 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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