Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 9:14 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:13 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:484.08:215.21:400.21:40-0.36:337:30Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:404.39:115.32:28-0.12:34-0.66:347:29Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:314.610:005.23:14-0.43:26-0.76:357:27Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:224.810:484.94:00-0.54:19-0.66:357:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:134.911:374.64:46-0.55:14-0.56:367:24Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:054.95:33-0.46:11-0.26:377:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:274.112:584.86:23-0.17:120.26:387:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:203.71:564.67:160.18:160.56:397:20Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:173.32:594.38:130.49:230.86:407:18Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:223.14:084.29:140.610:330.96:407:17Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:323.05:174.110:170.711:410.96:417:15Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:393.06:174.211:200.76:427:14Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:333.27:064.212:380.912:180.66:437:12Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:183.47:474.31:220.81:080.56:447:11Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:583.68:254.31:580.71:510.46:457:09New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:373.89:014.32:300.62:310.36:457:08New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:154.09:374.33:010.53:090.36:467:06New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:534.110:144.13:320.53:470.46:477:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:304.210:504.04:040.54:250.56:487:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:084.311:273.84:370.65:050.76:497:01Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:474.35:120.85:480.96:507:00Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:053.612:284.25:490.96:351.16:506:58Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:453.41:134.26:311.17:261.36:516:57First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:313.22:054.17:201.18:241.36:526:55First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:263.13:054.28:171.19:241.36:536:54First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:293.14:114.39:191.010:261.26:546:52First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:363.35:144.510:230.811:260.96:556:50Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:383.56:124.711:260.56:566:49Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:353.97:054.912:210.512:270.16:566:47Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:284.47:565.01:120.11:24-0.36:576:46Full Moon30Thu
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 12:13 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 (52% 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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