Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 4:07 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:47 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8630901
Common Questions About Tides

Metompkin Inlet, VA Tides - Dec 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:403.64:523.110:430.810:430.56:594:43Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:253.85:373.111:330.711:260.47:004:43Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:084.06:213.212:170.67:004:43Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:504.27:033.212:080.212:590.47:014:43New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:324.47:453.312:490.11:400.37:024:43New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:134.58:283.31:300.02:200.27:034:43New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:554.59:113.32:11-0.13:010.27:044:43New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:384.69:543.42:53-0.13:440.27:054:43Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:214.510:393.43:370.04:280.27:064:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:054.411:273.44:240.05:150.27:064:43Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:514.25:160.16:040.17:074:43Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:193.512:424.06:140.26:550.17:084:44First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:163.61:373.87:160.37:470.07:094:44First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:183.82:373.68:200.38:42-0.27:094:44First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:214.03:393.49:250.29:38-0.37:104:44Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:234.34:403.310:310.010:34-0.57:114:45Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:214.55:383.311:34-0.211:31-0.77:114:45Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:174.76:333.412:32-0.47:124:46Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:104.87:253.412:25-0.91:25-0.57:124:46Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:014.98:173.41:17-1.02:15-0.67:134:46Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:514.89:073.42:07-1.03:03-0.67:134:47Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:384.69:553.32:56-0.93:49-0.57:144:47Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:244.310:433.33:44-0.74:34-0.37:144:48Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:094.011:303.24:33-0.45:19-0.17:154:49Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:533.75:230.06:040.17:154:49Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:183.112:383.46:150.36:490.27:154:50Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:093.11:263.17:090.57:340.47:164:50Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:033.12:182.98:040.78:200.47:164:51Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:593.23:122.79:010.89:070.57:164:52Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:553.34:072.79:580.89:560.47:164:53Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:483.54:582.810:530.810:470.27:174:53Waning 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 7:27 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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