Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 10:00 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 4:10 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:302.91:543.67:161.08:060.86:584:44First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:273.12:483.68:150.98:530.66:594:43First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:253.43:433.59:150.89:410.47:004:43Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:193.84:363.610:160.510:290.17:014:43Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:104.35:283.611:140.211:19-0.27:024:43Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:014.76:193.612:11-0.17:034:43Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:515.07:103.612:09-0.51:05-0.47:044:43Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:435.28:023.612:59-0.71:58-0.57:054:43Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:365.38:553.51:49-0.92:50-0.67:054:43Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:295.39:483.42:41-0.93:44-0.57:064:43Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:235.110:433.33:34-0.84:39-0.47:074:43Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:184.811:403.34:31-0.65:36-0.27:084:44Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:134.45:31-0.46:33-0.17:084:44Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:403.21:104.06:35-0.17:290.07:094:44Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:453.22:103.67:410.28:230.17:104:44Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:523.33:103.38:480.39:150.17:104:45Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:553.44:083.09:540.410:040.17:114:45Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:503.65:012.910:580.410:500.17:124:45Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:373.85:472.811:530.311:340.17:124:46Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:193.96:302.812:400.37:134:46Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:004.07:112.812:160.01:200.27:134:47New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:414.17:522.912:570.01:580.27:144:47New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:214.28:332.91:36-0.12:350.27:144:48New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:024.29:152.92:15-0.13:120.37:154:48New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:434.19:562.92:540.03:500.37:154:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:234.110:372.93:340.14:300.47:154:50Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:034.011:192.94:160.25:110.57:164:50Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:433.85:010.35:530.57:164:51Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:042.912:253.65:500.56:360.47:164:52First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:523.11:113.56:440.67:200.47:164:52First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:463.22:033.37:420.68:080.27:174:53First 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 7:05 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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