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 2h 40m 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 - Nov 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:062.93:363.78:521.29:491.27:276:03Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:073.14:333.89:501.210:391.17:286:02Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:033.34:253.99:461.110:260.96:295:01Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon4:533.65:134.010:410.811:110.66:305:00Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:394.05:584.111:330.511:540.36:324:59Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:244.46:434.212:230.26:334:58Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:084.87:284.212:360.01:110.06:344:57New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:535.18:144.21:19-0.21:59-0.26:354:56New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:405.29:014.12:03-0.42:48-0.36:364:56New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:285.39:503.92:48-0.43:38-0.36:374:55Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:195.210:413.73:36-0.44:32-0.16:384:54Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:125.011:363.54:28-0.25:290.06:394:53Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:084.85:260.06:300.26:404:52First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:353.41:094.56:280.27:320.36:414:52First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:413.32:144.27:340.38:340.36:424:51First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:513.33:204.08:420.49:330.26:434:50First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:593.54:223.99:490.310:280.16:444:49Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:593.85:173.810:530.211:170.06:454:49Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:494.06:053.711:510.16:464:48Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:344.26:493.612:02-0.112:420.06:474:48Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:164.47:313.512:43-0.21:27-0.16:484:47Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:564.58:123.41:22-0.22:08-0.16:494:47Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:374.58:533.32:00-0.12:480.06:504:46Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:174.49:353.22:380.03:280.26:514:46Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:594.310:173.13:160.14:090.46:524:45Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:414.210:593.03:570.34:520.66:534:45Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:244.011:442.94:400.55:380.76:544:45Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:103.95:270.76:250.96:554:44Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:332.912:583.76:180.97:140.96:564:44Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:262.91:503.67:121.08:020.96:574:44Third Quarter30Sat
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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