Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 8m at 2:04 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:50 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Feb 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:013.810:173.43:27-0.43:57-0.17:055:26Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:383.610:573.44:07-0.24:330.07:045:27Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:163.411:373.44:490.15:100.17:035:28Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:543.25:330.35:500.37:025:29Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:213.412:363.06:220.56:330.47:015:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:093.41:242.87:140.77:220.47:005:32Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:043.42:192.78:110.88:150.36:595:33Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:053.53:212.79:110.79:130.26:585:34Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:073.74:222.910:130.610:13-0.16:575:35Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:054.05:203.111:120.311:12-0.46:565:36Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:594.36:153.412:07-0.16:555:37Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:514.67:083.712:09-0.812:58-0.56:545:38New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:424.78:004.01:04-1.11:45-0.86:535:39New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:314.88:514.31:56-1.32:32-1.06:515:40New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:204.69:424.42:48-1.43:18-1.16:505:41Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:084.410:334.43:41-1.34:05-1.16:495:42Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:574.011:254.34:35-1.04:54-1.06:485:44Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:473.65:32-0.75:46-0.76:475:45Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:194.112:403.26:31-0.36:41-0.56:455:46First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:183.91:372.97:350.07:39-0.26:445:47First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:243.72:422.78:410.38:40-0.16:435:48First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:343.53:512.69:510.49:440.06:425:49Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:423.54:542.610:570.410:460.06:405:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:393.65:472.811:520.311:41-0.16:395:51Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:253.66:323.012:350.26:385:52Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:053.77:133.212:28-0.21:100.16:365:53Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:423.87:523.41:10-0.31:430.06:355:54Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:193.88:313.61:49-0.42:15-0.16:335:55Full Moon28Thu
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 5:27 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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