Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 9:11 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 3:13 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:093.710:243.63:40-0.34:010.06:325:56Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:463.511:033.64:20-0.14:360.26:315:57Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:233.211:433.55:020.25:120.46:295:58Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:033.05:470.45:520.56:285:59Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:273.512:462.86:350.76:360.76:266:00Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:163.41:362.67:290.97:270.76:256:01Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:143.42:352.68:271.08:230.76:246:02Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:183.53:382.69:280.99:240.56:226:03Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:203.74:382.810:290.810:250.26:216:04Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:174.05:343.111:260.511:23-0.16:196:05Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:104.36:263.512:170.16:186:06Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:004.57:163.812:19-0.51:04-0.36:166:07New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:484.79:054.21:11-0.92:48-0.67:157:07New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:354.79:544.53:03-1.13:32-0.87:137:08New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:234.510:444.73:54-1.14:17-0.97:127:09Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:104.211:344.74:46-1.05:02-0.87:107:10Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:583.95:40-0.85:50-0.67:097:11Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:254.612:493.56:37-0.56:42-0.47:077:12Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:204.41:433.17:39-0.17:38-0.17:067:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:204.12:442.88:440.28:400.17:047:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:283.83:542.69:530.49:460.27:037:15First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:433.75:082.611:050.510:530.37:017:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:533.76:112.812:100.57:007:17Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:493.77:023.01:020.46:587:18Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:353.87:453.212:540.01:420.36:577:19Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:143.88:243.51:41-0.12:160.26:557:20Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:503.89:013.72:23-0.22:470.16:547:20Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:263.89:383.93:01-0.23:180.16:527:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:023.710:164.03:38-0.23:490.16:517:22Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:383.510:534.04:16-0.14:220.26:497:23Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:153.411:314.04:540.14:560.36:487:24Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:12 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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