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 3h 00m 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 - Apr 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:341.95:021.611:100.210:560.25:526:31Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:081.85:401.511:460.311:340.35:506:31Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:441.86:191.512:250.45:496:32Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:261.77:031.412:170.31:110.45:476:33First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:131.77:541.41:060.42:020.55:466:34First Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:101.78:541.42:020.42:590.55:446:35First Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:131.69:571.53:040.43:570.45:436:36First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:171.710:571.64:080.44:520.45:416:37Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:151.711:511.85:120.35:440.35:406:38Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:081.86:120.26:320.25:386:39Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:402.012:581.87:080.17:190.05:376:40Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:272.11:461.98:000.18:040.05:356:41Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:142.22:351.98:500.08:50-0.15:346:42Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:012.33:251.99:400.09:380.05:326:43Full Moon14Sun
15Mon3:492.34:181.810:320.010:290.05:316:44Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:412.25:121.811:260.111:240.15:306:45Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:362.16:111.712:250.25:286:45Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:352.07:151.712:250.21:280.35:276:46Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:411.98:241.61:320.32:320.35:256:47Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:511.89:351.72:420.33:350.45:246:48Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:011.810:401.73:520.34:330.35:236:49Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:021.811:371.84:570.35:260.35:216:50Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:551.85:580.36:140.35:206:51Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:261.912:411.86:510.36:560.25:196:52Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:092.01:231.87:390.37:340.25:176:53New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:482.02:031.88:210.38:100.25:166:54New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:242.12:421.78:590.38:440.25:156:55New Moon27Sat
28Sun3:572.14:201.710:350.310:160.36:147:56New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:302.04:571.711:090.310:500.36:137:57New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:032.05:341.611:440.411:250.36:117:58Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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