Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 3:23 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:02 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:162.14:381.710:510.410:390.45:488:35Full Moon1Wed
2Thu4:522.15:151.711:250.411:170.45:488:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:282.15:521.811:590.411:580.55:498:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:042.06:301.812:340.45:498:34Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:422.07:121.912:420.51:110.45:508:34Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:231.97:581.91:310.51:520.35:508:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:091.98:492.02:240.62:380.35:518:34Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:021.89:462.13:230.63:290.35:528:33Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu10:031.810:482.14:270.64:260.35:528:33Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:101.811:532.25:340.65:270.35:538:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:181.86:430.56:320.25:548:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:562.21:231.87:480.57:370.25:548:32Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:572.32:231.98:470.48:380.25:558:31New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:542.33:222.09:420.39:360.15:568:31New Moon14Tue
15Wed3:502.34:182.010:330.310:320.25:568:30New Moon15Wed
16Thu4:432.35:132.011:220.211:280.25:578:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:352.26:072.112:100.25:588:29Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:252.17:002.112:230.312:570.35:598:29Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:142.07:532.11:200.41:440.35:598:28First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:031.98:452.12:170.52:310.36:008:27First Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:541.89:402.03:150.63:190.46:018:27First Quarter21Tue
22Wed9:491.710:352.04:110.74:080.46:028:26First Quarter22Wed
23Thu10:461.711:302.05:070.74:590.56:038:25Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:441.76:020.75:510.56:038:24Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:222.012:381.76:560.76:430.56:048:24Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:112.01:271.87:450.77:320.56:058:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:552.12:131.88:300.68:180.46:068:22Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:372.12:551.89:100.69:000.46:078:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:162.23:341.99:470.59:400.46:078:20Full Moon29Wed
30Thu3:522.24:101.910:210.510:190.46:088:19Full Moon30Thu
31Fri4:272.24:461.910:530.410:570.46:098:18Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA?

The lowest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA is 0.1 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 9:36 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA?

The highest tide this week in Colonial Beach, VA is 2.3 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 2:54 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 6:12 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 Colonial Beach, VA?

Colonial Beach, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

What datum are Colonial Beach, 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 Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide predictions for Colonial Beach, 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 Colonial Beach, VA?

Tide data for Colonial Beach, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635150. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635150.

What time is high tide in Colonial Beach, VA today?

High tides in Colonial Beach, VA today: 9:02 am (1.8 ft), 9:46 pm (2.1 ft).

What time is low tide in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Low tides in Colonial Beach, VA today: 3:23 am (0.6 ft), 3:29 pm (0.3 ft).

What is the tidal range in Colonial Beach, VA today?

Today's tidal range in Colonial Beach, VA is 1.8 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 1.8 ft, so today's swing is typical.

What is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

What type of tides does Colonial Beach, VA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Colonial Beach, VA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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