Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 07m at 12:16 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:01 am (2.7 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 - Apr 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:023.53:232.59:290.99:170.76:467:25Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:103.44:312.610:331.010:200.76:447:26Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:163.45:312.711:301.011:200.76:437:27Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:093.46:213.012:160.96:417:28Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:523.57:043.312:140.512:530.76:407:29Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:313.67:443.61:010.41:270.56:387:30Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:093.78:223.91:440.22:000.46:377:31New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:463.79:014.12:240.12:330.26:357:32New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:243.79:394.33:030.03:070.26:347:33New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:013.610:184.43:420.03:420.26:327:33New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:403.510:584.44:230.04:190.26:317:34Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:203.311:414.45:060.24:590.36:307:35Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:023.25:530.35:440.46:287:36Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:284.312:493.06:460.56:360.46:277:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:214.21:442.97:430.67:360.56:257:38First Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:214.12:482.98:440.78:410.46:247:39First Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:274.13:573.19:460.69:490.36:237:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:344.15:043.410:450.410:570.16:217:41Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat5:374.16:053.811:410.16:207:42Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:334.16:594.212:02-0.212:33-0.26:197:43Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:254.17:504.61:03-0.41:21-0.56:177:44Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:154.08:394.81:59-0.62:07-0.66:167:44Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:033.99:275.02:51-0.72:52-0.76:157:45Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:513.710:144.93:40-0.73:36-0.66:147:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:373.511:014.74:29-0.54:20-0.46:127:47Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:243.311:494.55:17-0.25:06-0.16:117:48Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:103.16:080.15:550.26:107:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:384.212:592.97:000.56:470.56:097:50Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:293.91:512.77:550.87:430.76:077:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:253.62:492.78:500.98:420.96:067:52Third Quarter30Wed
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 3:08 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 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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