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 : 10:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 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 - Dec 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:103.96:223.212:210.56:594:43Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:484.17:023.212:110.31:020.47:004:43New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:274.27:423.112:480.21:400.37:004:43New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:074.38:223.11:250.22:170.37:014:43New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:474.39:023.12:020.22:560.37:024:43New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:284.39:433.02:410.23:360.47:034:43Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:094.310:253.03:200.34:180.57:044:43Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:514.211:082.94:020.45:030.67:054:43Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:354.111:562.94:480.55:500.67:064:43Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:224.05:400.56:390.67:064:43First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:483.01:133.96:370.67:290.57:074:43First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:463.22:093.77:390.68:200.37:084:44First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:473.53:083.68:430.49:110.07:094:44First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:483.84:063.69:470.210:04-0.27:094:44Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:454.35:043.510:510.010:57-0.57:104:44Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:404.75:593.511:52-0.311:50-0.77:114:45Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:345.06:533.512:50-0.57:114:45Full Moon17Sat
18Sun7:285.17:463.412:43-1.01:45-0.77:124:46Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:215.28:393.41:35-1.12:37-0.77:124:46Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:145.19:323.32:26-1.13:29-0.67:134:46Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:064.910:243.23:18-0.94:21-0.57:134:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:574.611:173.14:11-0.75:14-0.37:144:47Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:484.25:07-0.46:06-0.17:144:48Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:113.012:393.86:04-0.16:580.17:154:49Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:073.01:313.47:030.37:470.27:154:49Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:063.02:253.18:040.58:340.37:154:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:063.13:202.99:050.69:200.47:164:50Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:023.24:132.710:050.710:050.47:164:51Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:523.45:022.711:020.610:500.37:164:52Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:373.65:482.711:520.511:340.27:164:53Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:203.86:322.812:370.47:174:53Waning Crescent31Sat
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 7:07 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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