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 2h 35m 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 - Jul 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:033.611:344.94:56-0.44:49-0.65:448:28Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:573.65:48-0.35:45-0.35:458:28Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:254.612:513.56:39-0.16:430.05:458:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:154.21:463.57:300.07:440.35:468:27First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:063.72:433.58:190.28:450.65:468:27First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:593.43:413.69:060.49:460.85:478:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:543.14:383.69:520.510:480.95:488:27First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:492.95:303.810:380.611:480.95:488:26Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:422.86:183.911:250.65:498:26Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:302.87:034.012:410.812:120.65:498:26Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:162.97:474.21:270.812:580.55:508:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:003.08:294.32:080.71:420.45:518:25Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:433.19:124.42:460.62:240.35:518:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:253.29:534.53:230.53:050.35:528:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:073.310:334.54:000.53:460.35:538:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:493.311:124.44:380.54:280.35:538:23Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:313.411:514.35:170.45:120.45:548:22Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:133.55:570.45:590.55:558:22Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:324.112:593.76:380.46:520.65:568:21Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:153.91:483.87:220.47:490.75:568:20Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:043.72:434.08:090.38:500.75:578:20Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:593.43:434.29:000.39:540.75:588:19Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:003.34:454.59:550.211:000.65:598:18Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:043.25:474.710:540.06:008:17Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:063.26:474.912:050.411:54 AM-0.26:008:17Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:053.37:455.11:070.112:55-0.46:018:16Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:023.58:405.22:04-0.11:52-0.66:028:15New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:583.69:335.12:56-0.22:47-0.76:038:14New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:513.710:235.03:45-0.33:40-0.76:048:13New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:433.811:114.74:32-0.34:32-0.56:058:12Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:333.911:574.45:18-0.25:25-0.36:058:11Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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