Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 12m at 11:43 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 6:40 pm (4.0 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 - Mar 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:313.79:443.73:02-0.33:210.06:325:56Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:063.510:223.73:40-0.23:540.16:315:57Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:423.311:003.74:190.04:280.26:295:58Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:193.111:403.65:010.35:040.46:285:59Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:582.95:460.55:450.56:266:00Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:253.612:422.76:360.86:320.66:256:01First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:173.51:342.67:320.97:270.66:246:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:183.53:362.69:321.09:280.57:227:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:243.74:422.710:350.910:310.37:217:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:273.95:443.011:360.611:340.07:197:05Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:244.26:413.312:320.37:187:06Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:174.47:343.812:34-0.41:22-0.17:167:07Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:074.68:254.21:31-0.82:08-0.57:157:08Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:564.69:164.52:25-1.02:53-0.87:137:08Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:444.510:054.83:17-1.23:38-1.07:127:09Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:324.310:554.94:09-1.24:23-1.07:107:10Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:203.911:464.85:02-1.05:10-0.87:097:11Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:093.65:57-0.75:59-0.67:077:12Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:384.51:003.26:55-0.36:53-0.37:067:13Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:354.21:562.97:570.17:520.07:047:14Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:383.93:002.69:040.48:560.27:037:15Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:493.74:132.610:140.610:030.47:017:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:043.65:242.711:230.711:110.37:007:17Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:083.66:212.912:200.66:587:18Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:573.67:063.112:110.21:040.56:577:19Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:373.67:463.41:030.11:390.46:557:20Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:133.78:233.61:460.02:100.26:547:20New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:483.79:003.82:25-0.12:400.26:527:21New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:243.69:374.03:02-0.13:110.16:517:22New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:003.510:144.13:39-0.13:430.26:497:23New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:363.410:524.14:160.04:160.36:487:24Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 3:11 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 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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