Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 9:11 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:59 pm (3.7 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 - Jul 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:234.21:553.67:360.27:510.55:448:28Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:154.02:533.88:260.28:540.55:458:27Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:123.73:544.19:170.19:590.45:458:27Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:123.54:564.310:100.011:050.35:468:27Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:133.45:554.611:06-0.15:478:27Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:133.36:514.812:100.212:02-0.35:478:27Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:093.37:465.01:110.012:58-0.45:488:26Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:043.38:405.02:07-0.21:53-0.55:488:26New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:583.39:315.02:59-0.22:45-0.65:498:26New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:493.410:214.83:48-0.23:35-0.55:508:25New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:393.411:084.64:35-0.24:25-0.35:508:25Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:273.411:544.45:210.05:14-0.15:518:25Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:153.46:060.16:040.25:528:24Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:384.11:023.46:500.36:560.55:528:24Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:223.71:513.47:330.57:500.85:538:23First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:083.42:423.48:150.68:451.05:548:23First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:573.13:363.58:580.79:411.15:548:22First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:493.04:303.69:420.810:381.15:558:21First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:442.95:233.810:290.811:341.15:568:21Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:372.96:134.011:180.85:578:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:272.97:004.212:271.012:080.65:578:20Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:153.17:464.41:160.812:570.55:588:19Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:013.28:324.62:000.61:440.35:598:18Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:463.39:164.82:430.52:300.16:008:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:323.510:004.83:250.33:150.06:018:17Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:183.610:444.84:070.24:01-0.16:018:16Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:043.811:284.74:490.14:49-0.16:028:15Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:513.95:330.05:410.06:038:14Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:134.512:414.06:190.06:370.26:048:13Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:004.21:334.17:060.07:370.46:058:12Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:513.82:304.27:560.18:400.56:068:11Third 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 12:35 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 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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