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 3h 00m 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 - Jun 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:183.18:434.52:220.12:020.05:428:19Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:013.19:254.53:040.12:420.15:418:19Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:433.010:074.43:430.23:220.15:418:20Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:253.010:494.34:230.34:030.25:418:20Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:073.011:324.25:030.54:450.45:408:21Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:503.05:450.65:280.65:408:22Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:144.012:343.06:280.86:150.75:408:22Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:583.91:203.07:110.87:050.95:408:23Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:423.72:103.07:550.97:581.05:408:23Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:293.63:033.28:390.88:541.05:408:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:203.43:573.59:230.79:511.05:408:24Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:133.44:513.810:090.610:500.85:408:24Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:073.35:424.210:570.411:490.65:408:25Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:003.36:334.611:470.25:408:25Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:523.47:244.912:460.312:380.05:408:26Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:443.48:165.11:410.01:30-0.35:408:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:373.59:095.32:34-0.22:22-0.55:408:26New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:313.510:035.33:26-0.33:15-0.65:408:27New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:253.610:575.24:18-0.44:09-0.65:418:27Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:193.611:505.05:11-0.35:05-0.55:418:27Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:153.66:05-0.36:04-0.35:418:27Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:434.71:123.66:59-0.27:06-0.15:418:27First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:374.32:123.67:52-0.18:100.25:428:28First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:333.93:153.78:450.09:160.45:428:28First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:323.54:183.89:360.110:220.55:428:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:313.25:163.910:260.211:280.65:438:28Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:283.06:094.111:160.25:438:28Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:212.96:564.212:290.512:050.35:438:28Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:092.97:404.21:220.512:520.35:448:28Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:532.98:234.32:070.41:370.25:448:28Full Moon30Sun
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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