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 33m at 10:53 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:351.312:551.56:410.07:240.06:396:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:181.41:361.57:27-0.18:010.06:386:01Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:571.52:131.68:11-0.18:35-0.16:366:02Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:331.62:491.68:52-0.19:08-0.16:356:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:101.73:251.69:33-0.19:42-0.26:336:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:461.74:031.510:14-0.110:18-0.26:326:05Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:261.84:441.510:56-0.110:58-0.16:306:06Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:081.85:291.511:430.011:44-0.16:296:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:541.86:191.412:350.06:276:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:471.77:171.412:370.01:340.16:266:09Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:481.78:251.31:390.02:420.26:246:10Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:011.69:431.42:500.13:540.26:236:11Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:191.610:581.44:040.15:030.16:216:12Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:301.75:170.06:060.16:206:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:021.612:311.76:230.07:010.06:186:14Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:581.71:241.87:22-0.17:48-0.16:176:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:481.82:121.88:15-0.28:31-0.16:156:16New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:341.92:561.79:04-0.29:11-0.16:146:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:171.93:391.79:50-0.19:49-0.16:126:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu3:591.94:211.610:330.010:260.06:116:19Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:381.95:021.611:150.111:040.06:096:20Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:171.85:441.511:570.211:440.16:086:21Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:571.76:281.512:400.36:066:22Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:391.77:151.412:270.21:250.36:046:23First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:261.68:091.41:160.32:160.46:036:24First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:221.59:091.42:110.33:120.46:016:25First Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:261.510:111.43:100.44:090.46:006:26First Quarter27Thu
28Fri10:291.511:081.54:100.45:030.45:586:27Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:251.611:571.65:100.35:520.35:576:28Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:131.66:060.36:360.25:556:28Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:411.712:561.76:570.27:150.25:546:29Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 1:49 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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