Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 10:57 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 4:46 pm (1.9 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 - Nov 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:001.85:510.26:250.26:345:08Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:201.712:471.96:370.17:160.16:355:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:041.71:281.97:180.18:000.16:365:06Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:451.72:071.97:560.18:410.16:375:05Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:241.72:421.98:320.19:180.26:385:04Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:021.63:171.99:060.19:530.26:395:03Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:401.63:521.89:410.110:270.26:405:02Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:171.54:271.710:160.111:030.36:415:01Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:541.55:061.710:540.211:420.36:425:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:331.45:471.611:360.26:444:59Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:151.46:331.612:260.412:230.26:454:58Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:011.47:231.51:140.41:160.26:464:57Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:551.48:171.52:050.32:130.26:474:57Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:541.49:161.52:560.33:140.26:484:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:541.510:141.53:470.24:160.26:494:55Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:501.611:101.54:380.15:170.16:504:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:431.85:290.06:150.06:514:54Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:031.612:331.96:20-0.17:09-0.16:524:53Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:541.61:222.07:11-0.28:01-0.16:534:52New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:441.62:122.08:01-0.38:53-0.26:544:52New Moon20Wed
21Thu2:361.63:032.08:53-0.39:45-0.26:554:51New Moon21Thu
22Fri3:291.63:571.99:46-0.310:39-0.16:564:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:241.54:541.810:42-0.311:36-0.16:584:50Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:221.55:541.711:42-0.26:594:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:231.46:551.612:360.012:47-0.17:004:49First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:281.47:591.51:370.01:55-0.17:014:49First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:351.49:031.42:360.03:010.07:024:49First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:401.410:041.43:310.04:060.07:034:48First Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:401.511:001.34:24-0.15:070.07:044:48Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:331.511:501.35:14-0.16:030.07:054:48Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 7:51 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 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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