Tides Today & Tomorrow in Metompkin Inlet, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Metompkin Inlet, VA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:46 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 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 - Mar 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:173.95:323.311:190.411:25-0.26:325:56Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:074.26:233.612:090.16:315:57Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:554.47:124.012:18-0.512:56-0.36:305:58New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:424.58:014.31:09-0.81:41-0.66:285:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:294.58:494.51:59-1.02:25-0.86:276:00New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:164.49:394.72:49-1.13:11-0.96:256:01Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:044.310:294.73:40-1.13:57-0.96:246:02Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:534.011:214.64:34-0.94:47-0.86:226:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:443.66:30-0.66:40-0.67:217:03Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:164.31:383.37:30-0.27:38-0.47:197:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:164.12:393.08:330.08:39-0.27:187:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:223.93:472.99:400.29:440.07:167:06First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:333.74:572.910:470.310:500.07:157:07Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:413.76:013.011:510.211:54-0.17:147:08Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:383.76:543.212:450.17:127:09Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:263.77:393.412:51-0.21:290.07:117:10Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:083.88:203.61:40-0.32:08-0.17:097:11Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:463.89:003.82:22-0.42:43-0.17:087:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:243.79:393.93:02-0.43:17-0.27:067:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:023.710:174.03:40-0.33:51-0.17:047:14Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:393.610:564.04:18-0.24:260.07:037:15Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:173.411:363.94:570.05:020.27:017:16Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:563.35:380.25:410.37:007:17Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:173.812:363.16:210.56:230.56:587:18Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:003.71:193.07:080.77:090.66:577:18Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:483.62:082.97:590.98:020.76:557:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:433.63:052.98:530.98:580.76:547:20Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:423.64:063.09:500.99:580.66:527:21Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:433.75:063.310:460.710:590.36:517:22Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:403.96:033.611:410.411:580.06:497:23Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:334.16:554.112:330.06:487:24Waning Crescent31Mon
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 1:46 am — 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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