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 1h 24m 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:163.41:393.77:14-0.17:51-0.37:174:55First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:203.52:393.38:210.08:45-0.37:174:55First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:253.63:413.19:280.19:39-0.37:174:56Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:273.84:412.910:360.110:33-0.37:174:57Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:233.95:352.811:380.011:25-0.47:174:58Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:144.16:252.812:330.07:174:59Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:014.17:112.812:14-0.41:21-0.17:175:00Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:464.27:562.81:00-0.52:03-0.17:175:01Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:284.28:392.91:44-0.52:42-0.17:175:02Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:104.19:212.92:25-0.53:200.07:175:03Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:514.010:032.93:06-0.43:580.17:165:04Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:313.910:442.93:47-0.24:370.27:165:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:103.711:272.94:290.05:160.37:165:06Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:503.55:140.25:550.47:165:07Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:113.012:323.36:020.46:370.47:155:08Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:583.01:163.16:530.67:190.57:155:09Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:503.12:062.97:480.78:050.47:145:10Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:453.33:012.88:450.78:540.47:145:11Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:423.53:582.89:450.69:470.27:145:12Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:383.84:542.810:460.410:41-0.17:135:13Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:324.15:483.011:440.211:37-0.47:125:14Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:254.46:413.112:38-0.17:125:15Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:174.77:333.312:30-0.71:30-0.47:115:16New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:094.98:253.51:23-1.02:19-0.77:115:17New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:005.09:173.62:15-1.23:07-0.87:105:18New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:504.910:093.73:07-1.33:56-0.97:095:20Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:394.611:023.84:00-1.24:45-0.87:095:21Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:294.311:553.84:56-0.95:35-0.87:085:22Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:193.85:55-0.66:26-0.67:075:23First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:523.71:133.46:57-0.37:19-0.47:065:24First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:523.72:113.08:020.08:13-0.37:055:25First Quarter31Sun
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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