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 4h 08m 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 - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:163.77:404.312:57-0.11:10-0.16:057:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:013.68:244.51:50-0.21:52-0.26:047:54Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:453.59:064.62:37-0.32:32-0.26:037:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:273.49:484.63:21-0.33:10-0.16:027:56Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:093.310:294.54:03-0.13:490.06:017:57Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:503.111:124.34:440.14:290.25:597:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:323.011:554.15:270.35:110.45:587:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:152.96:110.65:560.65:577:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:413.91:012.86:590.86:450.85:578:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:293.71:512.87:481.07:381.05:568:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:213.62:472.88:381.18:341.05:558:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:163.53:453.09:261.19:321.05:548:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:113.54:413.210:131.010:300.95:538:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:033.55:333.610:590.811:260.75:528:05Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:533.56:204.011:440.55:518:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:403.67:054.412:210.512:280.35:508:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:263.67:514.71:130.21:130.05:508:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:133.68:385.02:03-0.11:58-0.25:498:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:013.69:275.22:52-0.32:44-0.35:488:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:503.610:175.23:42-0.33:32-0.45:488:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:413.511:105.14:33-0.34:23-0.45:478:10Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:333.45:26-0.25:17-0.35:468:11Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:044.912:283.36:230.06:15-0.15:468:12Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:004.71:273.37:210.17:190.15:458:13First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:584.42:313.38:190.18:250.25:458:14First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:004.03:393.49:160.29:320.35:448:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:033.84:443.610:110.110:400.45:448:15First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:043.55:423.911:020.111:450.35:438:16Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:593.46:334.111:510.15:438:16Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:483.27:184.312:450.212:370.05:428:17Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:343.28:014.41:370.11:200.05:428:18Full Moon31Fri
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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