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 42m 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 - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:524.17:033.312:060.012:570.36:325:56Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:354.37:473.612:53-0.31:360.06:315:57New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:174.48:313.81:39-0.62:15-0.36:305:58New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:594.49:154.12:24-0.72:54-0.46:285:59New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:414.310:004.33:10-0.73:34-0.56:276:00Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:244.010:464.43:59-0.74:17-0.56:256:01Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:093.711:364.34:51-0.55:02-0.46:246:01Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:583.45:47-0.25:52-0.26:226:02Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:304.212:513.06:470.16:48-0.16:216:03First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:314.11:542.87:530.37:500.06:206:04First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:403.93:042.79:020.48:560.16:186:05First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:533.95:162.711:130.411:050.07:177:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:024.06:212.912:190.37:157:07Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:024.17:173.212:11-0.21:140.17:147:08Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:524.18:063.41:10-0.42:00-0.17:127:09Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:374.18:503.72:02-0.62:40-0.37:117:10Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:194.09:323.82:48-0.63:16-0.37:097:11Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:583.910:124.03:32-0.63:51-0.37:087:12Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:363.710:524.04:13-0.54:25-0.27:067:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:143.511:314.04:54-0.35:010.07:057:14Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:523.35:360.05:370.27:037:15Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:113.912:323.06:200.36:170.57:027:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:543.71:142.87:060.67:000.77:007:17Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:413.52:022.67:570.97:500.86:597:17Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:363.42:572.58:521.18:460.96:577:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:383.43:592.69:511.29:450.96:557:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:413.55:002.710:491.110:450.76:547:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:393.75:563.011:440.911:430.46:527:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:303.96:463.312:320.66:517:22Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:174.17:333.712:370.11:170.36:497:23Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:014.28:184.11:28-0.21:59-0.16:487:24New Moon31Fri
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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