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 1h 25m 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 - Apr 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:533.25:350.35:320.56:467:25Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:103.912:313.06:180.56:120.76:457:26Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:533.81:142.97:060.86:580.86:437:27Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:413.72:032.87:590.97:520.86:427:28Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:373.73:022.78:561.08:510.86:407:29Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:413.74:062.89:560.99:540.66:397:30Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:453.95:103.110:550.710:580.46:377:30Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:454.16:073.511:510.46:367:31Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:394.37:013.912:000.012:420.06:347:32Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:304.47:524.412:58-0.41:30-0.36:337:33Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:204.58:424.81:54-0.72:16-0.66:317:34New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:094.49:325.02:47-1.03:02-0.86:307:35New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:594.210:225.23:39-1.03:47-0.96:297:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu10:484.011:135.14:32-0.94:35-0.86:277:37Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:383.75:26-0.75:25-0.56:267:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:054.912:303.46:23-0.36:18-0.26:247:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:004.51:253.17:230.07:170.16:237:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:004.22:272.98:270.38:200.36:227:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:063.93:372.89:330.59:270.56:207:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:173.74:492.810:380.610:340.56:197:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:243.65:503.011:350.611:380.56:187:43Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:183.66:373.312:220.66:167:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:013.67:173.512:330.41:010.56:157:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:393.67:553.81:200.31:340.46:147:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:163.58:324.02:010.22:060.36:137:47Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:533.59:094.22:390.12:390.26:117:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:313.59:464.33:160.13:120.36:107:49Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:093.410:254.33:530.13:470.36:097:50Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:473.311:044.34:320.24:220.46:087:51Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:263.211:444.25:120.45:010.66:077:52Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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