Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : 11:43 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 05m at 6:01 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:334.98:503.31:48-0.62:50-0.36:594:43New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:224.89:373.22:35-0.53:38-0.17:004:43Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:094.610:253.03:21-0.44:260.17:014:43Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:564.311:122.94:09-0.15:140.37:024:43Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:434.04:590.26:030.57:024:43Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:012.912:303.75:510.46:500.67:034:43First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:532.81:193.56:460.77:360.77:044:43First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:492.92:103.27:420.98:200.77:054:43First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:463.03:033.18:390.99:030.77:064:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:413.23:553.09:360.99:470.67:074:43Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:313.54:443.010:320.810:310.57:074:44Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:183.85:313.011:240.711:150.37:084:44Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat6:024.06:163.012:120.57:094:44Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:464.37:003.112:000.212:580.37:094:44Full Moon14Sun
15Mon7:314.57:453.112:440.01:430.27:104:45Full Moon15Mon
16Tue8:164.68:313.21:29-0.22:270.17:114:45Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:024.79:183.22:14-0.33:120.07:114:45Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:494.710:063.23:00-0.43:590.07:124:46Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:364.610:563.33:49-0.44:480.07:124:46Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:254.411:493.34:42-0.35:38-0.17:134:47Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:164.25:40-0.16:30-0.17:134:47Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:463.41:093.86:430.07:22-0.17:144:48Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:473.52:073.57:480.18:14-0.27:144:48Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:513.73:093.28:550.29:08-0.37:154:49Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:544.04:103.010:020.110:03-0.37:154:49Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:544.25:092.911:080.010:58-0.47:154:50Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:494.36:042.912:09-0.17:164:51Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:424.56:552.91:03-0.27:164:51New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:324.57:442.912:43-0.61:51-0.37:164:52New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:204.58:313.01:32-0.72:36-0.27:174:53New Moon30Tue
31Wed9:054.49:163.02:18-0.63:19-0.27:174:54New Moon31Wed
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 8:52 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Metompkin Inlet, VA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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