Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 4:28 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:09 pm (4.9 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 - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:243.46:044.611:140.26:337:31Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:253.57:014.712:200.412:160.06:347:29Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:193.77:524.71:150.21:12-0.16:347:28Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:093.88:384.72:030.12:04-0.26:357:26Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:564.09:224.62:460.02:51-0.36:367:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:404.110:044.53:250.03:35-0.26:377:23Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:224.210:444.34:040.04:190.06:387:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:044.211:254.04:410.25:020.26:397:20Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:464.15:190.45:460.56:397:19Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:053.812:284.15:590.66:330.86:407:17Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:473.51:134.06:400.87:221.16:417:16Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:333.32:033.97:261.08:141.36:427:14Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:233.12:583.88:151.29:101.46:437:13Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:193.13:573.89:081.210:061.46:447:11Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:193.14:554.010:041.211:021.36:447:09Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:163.25:494.211:001.011:541.16:457:08Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:093.56:384.411:540.86:467:06Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:573.87:244.712:430.812:460.56:477:05Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:434.18:104.81:280.51:360.26:487:03New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:294.58:544.92:110.22:24-0.16:497:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:154.79:404.92:53-0.13:12-0.36:497:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:024.910:264.83:36-0.24:01-0.36:506:59New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:505.111:134.54:20-0.34:52-0.26:516:57Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:405.15:07-0.25:46-0.16:526:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:034.212:325.05:56-0.16:440.26:536:54Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:553.91:284.86:510.17:460.46:546:52First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:523.62:304.67:500.38:510.66:556:51First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:573.43:384.48:530.49:590.76:556:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:073.34:484.49:580.511:040.66:566:48Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:173.45:524.411:040.46:576:46Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 7:48 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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