Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:16 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 44m at 5:51 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:053.62:212.68:210.28:19-0.17:055:26Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:113.53:262.49:310.49:170.17:045:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:183.54:302.310:420.510:170.17:035:28Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:203.55:272.411:450.511:140.07:025:30Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:123.66:152.512:350.47:015:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:563.76:592.712:05-0.11:140.37:005:32Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:373.87:402.912:50-0.21:480.26:595:33New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:143.98:203.01:31-0.32:190.16:585:34New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:513.98:593.22:10-0.42:510.16:575:35New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:273.99:383.32:48-0.33:230.16:565:36New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:023.810:163.43:26-0.23:550.16:555:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:373.610:543.54:06-0.14:290.16:535:38Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:133.411:333.54:470.15:050.26:525:39Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:503.25:330.35:430.36:515:41Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:163.512:322.96:230.56:280.46:505:42First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:063.61:232.77:190.67:190.46:495:43First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:053.62:232.68:210.78:170.36:485:44First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:123.73:302.69:260.69:210.16:465:45First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:194.04:362.810:330.410:26-0.26:455:46Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:214.35:373.111:350.111:29-0.66:445:47Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:194.56:343.412:30-0.26:435:48Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:124.77:293.712:28-1.01:20-0.66:415:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:034.88:214.01:24-1.22:07-0.96:405:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:534.79:124.32:17-1.42:52-1.06:395:51Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:404.510:024.43:10-1.33:37-1.06:375:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:274.110:514.44:03-1.14:22-0.96:365:53Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:143.711:414.24:57-0.85:09-0.66:355:54Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:023.25:53-0.45:58-0.36:335:55Third Quarter28Fri
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 9:03 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 79% 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 (79% 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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