Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 2:06 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:023.54:282.610:270.810:160.66:467:25First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:103.45:312.711:300.811:180.66:447:26Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:083.56:222.912:210.86:437:27Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:543.67:053.212:140.51:010.66:417:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:343.77:453.51:010.31:350.56:407:29Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:123.78:243.71:440.22:070.46:387:30Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:483.89:023.92:230.02:390.36:377:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:253.89:404.13:010.03:120.26:357:32Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:033.710:174.23:390.03:460.26:347:33Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:403.610:564.34:180.04:210.36:327:33Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:183.411:364.34:590.14:580.36:317:34Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:583.35:430.35:390.56:307:35Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:184.212:413.16:320.56:250.56:287:36Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:074.21:303.07:260.67:200.66:277:37Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:024.12:292.98:250.78:210.66:257:38Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:064.03:353.09:260.69:270.56:247:39Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:134.14:433.210:270.510:340.26:237:40Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:174.25:453.611:260.211:39-0.16:217:41Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:174.36:424.012:21-0.16:207:42Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:114.47:364.412:42-0.41:12-0.46:197:43Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:034.38:274.81:39-0.72:00-0.76:177:44New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:534.29:165.02:34-0.92:45-0.86:167:44New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:424.110:055.03:25-0.93:31-0.86:157:45New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:303.810:544.94:16-0.84:16-0.66:147:46Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:183.611:424.75:07-0.65:03-0.46:127:47Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:063.35:59-0.25:52-0.16:117:48Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:324.412:563.06:540.16:450.36:107:49Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:244.11:492.87:500.57:410.66:097:50First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:203.82:482.78:480.78:410.86:077:51First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:223.53:522.89:460.99:410.86:067:52First Quarter30Fri
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 5:10 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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