Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 5:22 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 11:32 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:363.42:093.97:360.68:251.06:327:31Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:283.13:053.88:250.99:241.26:337:30Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:253.04:053.89:171.010:231.36:347:28Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:252.95:053.810:121.111:211.36:357:27Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:233.05:594.011:071.06:367:25Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:143.26:464.212:131.211:59 AM0.96:377:24Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:013.47:304.312:571.012:480.76:377:22Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:443.68:114.51:360.81:330.56:387:21New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:263.98:514.62:130.62:150.36:397:19New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:074.19:304.62:500.52:570.26:407:18New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:484.310:104.63:270.33:390.26:417:16New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:294.510:504.54:040.34:230.26:427:15Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:124.611:324.34:430.25:100.36:427:13Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:574.65:250.36:000.46:437:11Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:174.012:454.66:110.46:550.66:447:10Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:053.81:394.67:020.57:550.76:457:08First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:013.52:404.57:580.58:590.86:467:07First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:043.43:474.59:000.510:050.86:477:05First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:133.34:554.610:050.411:110.66:477:04Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:213.55:584.711:100.36:487:02Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:223.76:564.812:120.412:140.06:497:01Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:174.07:484.81:060.11:12-0.26:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:084.38:364.81:55-0.12:06-0.46:516:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:574.59:224.72:39-0.22:56-0.46:526:56Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:434.610:064.53:21-0.33:43-0.36:536:54Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:284.610:494.24:02-0.24:30-0.16:536:53Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:114.611:323.94:420.05:160.16:546:51Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:554.45:230.36:040.56:556:50Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:153.612:404.36:060.66:540.86:566:48Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:013.31:294.16:520.97:471.16:576:47Third Quarter30Mon
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 2:27 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 14% 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 (14% 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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