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 2h 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 - Jan 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:403.52:573.18:420.58:550.17:174:54First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:403.83:573.09:460.49:49-0.17:174:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:394.24:573.010:500.210:46-0.47:174:56Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:364.55:543.111:52-0.111:43-0.77:174:56Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:334.86:503.212:50-0.47:174:57Full Moon5Fri
6Sat7:285.07:453.312:40-1.01:45-0.67:174:58Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:235.18:403.41:35-1.22:37-0.77:174:59Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:165.09:343.52:28-1.33:27-0.87:175:00Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:084.810:273.53:22-1.24:18-0.77:175:01Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:584.511:213.54:17-1.05:08-0.67:175:02Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:474.15:14-0.75:58-0.57:175:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:153.412:373.66:13-0.36:47-0.37:165:04Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:103.41:293.27:140.07:36-0.17:165:05Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:093.32:242.88:170.38:260.07:165:06Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:103.33:222.69:220.59:160.17:155:07Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:103.44:202.410:270.610:070.27:155:08Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:043.55:122.411:270.510:580.27:155:09Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:533.66:002.512:170.57:145:10Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:383.76:442.612:590.47:145:11Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:213.97:262.712:32-0.11:360.37:135:12New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:024.08:082.91:14-0.22:110.27:135:13New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:414.08:493.01:54-0.32:460.27:125:14New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:194.19:293.12:33-0.33:210.17:125:15New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:574.010:093.13:12-0.23:560.17:115:17Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:333.910:493.23:53-0.14:330.17:115:18Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:103.711:313.34:360.05:110.17:105:19Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:503.55:240.15:510.17:095:20Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:163.412:333.36:160.36:360.17:085:21First Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:063.51:243.07:140.47:250.17:085:22First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:053.72:232.88:170.48:200.07:075:23First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:093.83:282.79:240.49:21-0.17:065:24Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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