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 (tomorrow) : 5:17 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 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 - Mar 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:294.17:413.512:48-0.21:300.16:335:56Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:104.38:243.71:32-0.42:09-0.16:315:57Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:514.39:063.92:15-0.52:47-0.36:305:58Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:324.39:504.12:59-0.63:27-0.36:285:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:144.210:344.23:45-0.64:09-0.46:276:00Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:584.011:214.24:33-0.44:53-0.36:256:00Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:443.75:26-0.35:41-0.26:246:01Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:124.212:353.46:23-0.16:34-0.16:236:02Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:094.11:333.17:250.17:320.06:216:03Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:134.03:382.99:310.29:350.07:207:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:224.04:482.910:380.210:40-0.17:187:05Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:314.15:543.111:450.111:46-0.37:177:06Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:334.26:533.312:46-0.17:157:07Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:294.37:463.512:47-0.51:38-0.37:147:08Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:194.38:353.71:43-0.72:24-0.57:127:09New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:064.39:213.92:33-0.93:07-0.67:117:10New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:494.210:054.03:20-0.93:46-0.57:097:11New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:314.010:484.04:05-0.84:25-0.47:087:12Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:123.811:294.04:49-0.55:03-0.27:067:13Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:523.55:33-0.35:430.07:057:14Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:113.912:333.26:180.16:240.37:037:15Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:553.71:173.07:060.47:080.57:027:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:423.62:052.87:560.77:570.77:007:17First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:353.42:592.78:500.98:500.86:597:17First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:343.43:582.79:461.09:460.86:577:18First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:363.44:582.810:431.010:430.76:567:19First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:333.65:523.011:370.911:390.56:547:20Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:243.86:413.312:260.76:527:21Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:114.07:273.612:320.31:110.46:517:22Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:554.28:123.91:210.01:530.16:497:23Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:394.38:564.32:08-0.32:34-0.26:487:24Full Moon31Sun
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 2:13 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 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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