Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 6:18 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:44 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Nov 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:244.711:463.44:400.45:420.66:285:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:184.65:350.56:410.76:295:02First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:443.21:194.56:360.67:420.76:305:01First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:493.22:244.37:420.68:440.66:315:00First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:593.43:304.38:490.59:420.36:324:59First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:053.74:324.39:560.310:380.16:334:58Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:044.05:274.211:010.111:29-0.26:344:57Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:584.46:194.212:00-0.26:364:56Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:474.77:074.112:17-0.412:54-0.36:374:55Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:354.97:543.91:02-0.51:45-0.46:384:54Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:215.08:403.71:45-0.52:33-0.46:394:53Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:064.99:263.52:28-0.43:19-0.26:404:52Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:524.810:113.33:11-0.24:060.06:414:52Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:374.510:563.13:550.04:540.36:424:51Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:244.311:443.04:410.35:440.66:434:50Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:124.05:300.66:360.86:444:50Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:352.91:043.86:230.87:281.06:454:49Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:302.81:593.67:191.08:191.06:464:48Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:302.92:563.58:171.19:071.06:474:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:293.13:503.59:141.09:520.96:484:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:223.34:393.510:090.910:350.76:494:47Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:083.75:243.611:020.811:170.56:504:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:524.06:073.611:510.511:580.26:514:46Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:344.36:503.712:370.36:524:45New Moon24Tue
25Wed7:164.67:333.712:390.01:220.16:534:45New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:594.88:173.61:20-0.12:070.06:544:45New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:444.99:033.62:02-0.22:53-0.16:554:44New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:315.09:503.52:46-0.33:42-0.16:564:44Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:204.910:403.43:34-0.24:330.06:574:44Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:114.811:333.34:25-0.25:270.16:584:44Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 9:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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