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 1h 01m 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 - Jan 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:373.85:472.911:440.611:350.07:174:54Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:224.06:333.112:300.47:174:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:064.27:183.212:21-0.21:130.17:174:56New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:504.48:033.31:06-0.41:56-0.17:174:57New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:334.58:483.41:50-0.52:37-0.27:174:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:164.69:333.62:35-0.63:20-0.37:174:58New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:004.510:203.63:21-0.64:04-0.47:174:59Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:454.411:083.74:09-0.54:49-0.47:175:00Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:314.111:593.75:02-0.45:37-0.47:175:01Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:203.85:58-0.26:28-0.47:175:02First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:553.81:143.56:59-0.17:22-0.47:165:03First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:553.82:143.28:030.18:18-0.47:165:04First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:003.93:183.09:090.19:17-0.47:165:05Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:064.04:223.010:170.010:17-0.67:165:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:084.15:233.011:22-0.111:17-0.77:155:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:064.36:193.112:21-0.37:155:08Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:584.37:123.212:14-0.91:12-0.57:155:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:484.48:013.31:06-1.01:59-0.67:145:10Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:344.38:483.31:54-1.02:41-0.67:145:11Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:174.29:333.42:40-0.93:22-0.67:135:13Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:594.010:163.43:24-0.74:02-0.47:135:14Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:393.810:593.44:08-0.54:41-0.37:125:15Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:193.511:433.34:53-0.25:21-0.17:125:16Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:013.35:400.16:030.17:115:17Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:283.212:443.06:290.46:460.37:105:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:173.21:322.87:200.67:320.47:105:19Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:123.22:262.68:150.88:220.47:095:20Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:103.23:232.69:120.99:140.47:085:21Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:073.44:192.710:100.810:080.27:075:22Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:013.65:132.811:050.611:010.07:075:24Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri5:513.96:033.011:560.411:53-0.27:065:25Waning Crescent31Fri
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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