Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 10:57 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:01 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Mar 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:001.64:181.510:25-0.110:28-0.16:396:01Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:371.64:551.511:04-0.111:01-0.16:376:02Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:121.65:331.411:420.011:350.06:366:03Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:471.66:121.312:210.16:346:04Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:241.56:551.312:130.01:030.26:336:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:051.57:421.212:550.11:500.26:316:06First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:541.48:361.21:440.12:430.36:306:07First Quarter7Thu
8Fri8:541.49:381.22:400.23:430.36:296:08First Quarter8Fri
9Sat10:001.410:401.33:400.24:440.36:276:09Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:041.511:361.44:430.15:410.26:266:10Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:591.55:440.16:310.16:246:11Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:261.512:481.66:410.07:160.06:226:12Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:131.61:321.77:33-0.17:58-0.16:216:13Full Moon13Wed
14Thu1:571.82:161.78:22-0.18:39-0.26:196:14Full Moon14Thu
15Fri2:411.93:001.79:09-0.29:20-0.26:186:15Full Moon15Fri
16Sat3:252.03:461.79:56-0.210:03-0.26:166:16Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:112.04:341.710:46-0.110:49-0.26:156:16Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:592.05:251.611:38-0.111:39-0.16:136:17Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:502.06:201.512:350.06:126:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:461.97:211.512:360.01:380.16:106:19Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:501.88:311.41:410.12:450.26:096:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri9:031.79:461.42:510.13:530.26:076:21Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat10:191.710:561.54:030.24:580.26:066:22Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:261.711:561.65:120.15:570.26:046:23Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:231.76:150.16:480.16:036:24Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:481.71:111.77:110.17:320.16:016:25Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:341.81:541.78:000.08:110.15:596:26New Moon27Wed
28Thu2:161.92:331.78:430.08:460.05:586:27New Moon28Thu
29Fri2:541.93:111.79:230.19:190.15:566:28New Moon29Fri
30Sat3:291.93:481.710:000.19:500.15:556:29New Moon30Sat
31Sun4:021.94:251.610:350.210:220.15:536:30Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635150)

Common Questions About Colonial Beach, VA Tides

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

Slack tide in Colonial Beach, VA is approximately 1:59 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 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 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 is the moon phase in Colonial Beach, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Colonial Beach, VA is Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated). This places Colonial Beach, 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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