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 2h 46m 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 - May 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:273.111:494.35:160.55:030.56:057:53Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:093.16:020.65:490.66:047:53Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:354.212:563.06:520.76:410.76:037:54Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:254.11:493.07:450.87:390.76:027:55First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:214.02:503.18:400.78:430.66:017:56First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:214.03:543.49:340.59:480.56:007:57First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:233.94:563.810:280.310:530.25:597:58Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:223.95:544.211:210.011:570.05:587:59Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:183.96:484.612:13-0.35:578:00Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:123.97:415.012:58-0.31:04-0.55:568:01Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:043.88:335.21:55-0.61:53-0.75:558:02Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:563.79:245.32:49-0.72:43-0.75:548:02Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:473.610:165.23:41-0.73:32-0.75:538:03Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:393.511:085.04:33-0.54:22-0.55:528:04Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:303.311:594.65:25-0.25:14-0.35:528:05Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:223.26:190.06:090.05:518:06Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:524.31:153.07:150.37:070.35:508:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:454.02:123.08:090.58:070.65:498:08Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:413.63:133.09:020.69:070.85:498:08Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:383.44:143.19:500.710:080.95:488:09Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:343.25:083.310:350.711:060.95:478:10Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:243.25:553.611:170.75:478:11Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:103.16:373.812:000.811:57 AM0.65:468:12Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:543.17:184.112:490.712:380.55:458:12Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:363.17:594.31:320.51:180.45:458:13Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:173.28:404.42:130.41:580.45:448:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:593.29:224.52:530.42:380.35:448:15New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:413.210:044.63:330.33:180.35:438:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:243.210:474.64:150.34:000.35:438:16Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:073.211:314.54:580.44:440.35:428:17Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:523.25:440.45:320.45:428:18Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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