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 42m at 10:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:10 am (2.8 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 - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:253.610:565.34:18-0.64:09-0.75:428:18Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:203.511:515.05:13-0.45:04-0.55:418:19Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:153.46:09-0.26:02-0.35:418:19Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:464.71:133.37:070.07:040.05:418:20First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:434.32:143.28:040.18:080.35:418:21First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:413.93:193.38:590.29:130.55:408:21First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:413.64:233.49:510.310:180.65:408:22First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:403.35:203.610:400.411:220.65:408:22Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:333.26:083.811:250.45:408:23Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:203.06:504.012:190.612:070.45:408:23Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:043.07:314.11:090.512:480.45:408:24Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:463.08:114.21:520.51:290.35:408:24Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:273.08:514.32:310.42:080.35:408:25Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:093.09:334.43:090.42:480.35:408:25Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:503.110:144.43:460.43:270.35:408:25Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:323.110:564.34:250.54:070.45:408:26Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:133.111:374.35:050.64:490.55:408:26Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:563.15:470.65:330.65:408:26Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:184.212:393.16:290.76:210.75:408:27Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:004.01:263.27:140.77:140.85:418:27Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:463.92:183.47:590.68:110.85:418:27Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:363.73:143.68:450.59:110.75:418:27Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:313.64:123.99:340.310:140.65:418:27Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:293.55:104.310:250.111:180.45:428:28Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:283.46:064.711:19-0.15:428:28Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:263.47:025.012:200.112:15-0.35:428:28Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:223.47:585.21:20-0.11:10-0.55:438:28New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:183.58:535.32:17-0.32:06-0.75:438:28New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:133.59:485.33:11-0.43:00-0.85:438:28New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:083.510:425.24:04-0.53:54-0.75:448:28Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 1:13 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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