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 41m 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 - Sep 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:073.87:435.11:010.412:59-0.26:337:30Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:014.28:335.21:510.11:56-0.56:347:29New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:534.59:225.12:38-0.32:50-0.76:357:27New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:444.810:114.93:23-0.53:43-0.76:357:26New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:355.010:594.64:07-0.64:36-0.66:367:24Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:255.011:474.24:53-0.55:31-0.36:377:23Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:174.95:40-0.36:280.16:387:21Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:373.81:104.76:300.07:290.56:397:20First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:293.42:084.47:240.38:340.86:407:18First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:283.03:144.28:230.69:431.06:407:17First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:352.94:264.09:250.810:551.16:417:15First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:472.85:344.010:300.911:591.16:427:14Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:503.06:294.111:310.86:437:12Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:403.27:124.112:481.012:260.76:447:11Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:213.47:494.21:250.91:130.66:457:09Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:003.78:254.21:560.81:540.56:457:07Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:383.99:004.22:260.62:330.46:467:06Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:154.19:364.12:560.63:100.46:477:04Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:524.310:124.03:260.53:480.46:487:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:294.410:483.93:580.64:270.66:497:01Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:074.411:243.74:310.75:070.76:507:00Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:464.45:060.85:510.96:506:58Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:023.512:284.35:450.96:401.16:516:57Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:443.31:174.36:301.07:351.36:526:55Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:333.12:144.27:241.18:361.46:536:53Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:333.03:194.38:261.09:391.36:546:52Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:423.14:274.49:320.910:421.16:556:50Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:513.35:294.610:390.611:400.76:566:49Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:533.76:264.811:440.36:576:47Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:494.27:194.912:330.312:45-0.16:576:46Waning Crescent30Tue
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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