Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 20m at 10:00 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:57 pm (3.7 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 - Apr 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:494.27:103.712:08-0.212:55-0.16:457:25Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:414.28:004.01:08-0.51:42-0.36:447:26Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:284.18:474.32:02-0.62:24-0.56:427:27Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:124.09:314.42:51-0.73:04-0.56:417:28Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:553.810:144.53:38-0.73:43-0.46:397:29Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:373.610:564.44:22-0.54:22-0.36:387:30Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:183.311:394.35:07-0.25:010.06:367:31Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:003.15:520.15:430.36:357:32Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:234.012:432.96:390.46:280.56:347:33Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:103.81:302.77:300.87:190.86:327:34Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:023.62:232.68:241.08:140.96:317:35Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:013.43:232.69:201.29:131.06:297:36Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:043.44:262.710:161.210:120.96:287:36Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:033.45:233.011:071.111:100.86:267:37Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:543.66:133.311:530.96:257:38Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:403.76:583.612:040.612:350.66:247:39Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:223.87:404.012:540.31:150.46:227:40Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:043.98:224.41:410.11:530.16:217:41New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:463.99:054.62:26-0.22:33-0.16:207:42New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:293.89:494.83:11-0.33:13-0.26:187:43New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:133.710:354.93:58-0.33:55-0.26:177:44New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:593.611:234.94:46-0.34:40-0.26:167:45Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:473.45:38-0.15:30-0.16:147:46Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:154.712:393.26:340.16:260.16:137:47Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:114.51:363.17:340.37:280.26:127:47First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:124.32:423.08:370.48:350.36:117:48First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:204.13:533.19:400.49:440.36:107:49First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:284.05:023.310:400.310:530.26:087:50Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:313.96:023.711:350.211:580.16:077:51Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:263.86:544.012:250.06:067:52Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 1:28 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 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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