Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 03m at 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 - Dec 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:044.65:220.06:250.16:594:43First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:313.21:024.36:240.17:230.17:004:43First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:353.32:044.17:290.28:200.17:014:43First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:433.43:073.88:370.29:160.07:024:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:483.74:093.79:440.210:10-0.27:034:43Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:483.95:053.610:490.011:02-0.37:034:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:424.25:573.511:50-0.111:51-0.57:044:43Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:314.46:463.412:44-0.27:054:43Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:174.67:323.312:37-0.51:33-0.37:064:43Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:024.68:183.21:21-0.52:18-0.37:074:43Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:464.59:023.12:04-0.53:01-0.27:074:44Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:304.49:463.02:46-0.43:44-0.17:084:44Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:134.310:303.03:29-0.24:270.17:094:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:574.111:142.94:120.05:110.37:104:44Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:403.94:580.35:560.57:104:45Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:012.812:263.75:470.56:420.67:114:45Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:502.81:133.46:390.77:270.77:114:45Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:442.92:043.37:330.88:120.77:124:46Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:393.02:573.28:290.98:570.67:134:46Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:343.23:493.19:260.89:430.47:134:47Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:263.54:403.110:220.710:300.27:144:47Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:153.95:293.211:170.411:180.07:144:48Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:024.26:173.312:090.27:144:48Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:494.57:053.312:05-0.212:59-0.17:154:49New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:374.87:533.412:53-0.51:48-0.37:154:49New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:254.98:433.41:41-0.72:36-0.47:164:50New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:155.09:343.52:29-0.83:26-0.57:164:51Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:054.910:263.43:20-0.84:16-0.57:164:51Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:564.711:193.44:13-0.75:09-0.57:164:52Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:494.55:10-0.66:03-0.47:174:53Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:163.412:434.16:11-0.36:57-0.47:174:54First Quarter31Thu
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 3:47 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 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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