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 : 10:53 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 4:27 am (2.2 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 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:141.57:341.61:250.51:220.46:345:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:091.58:301.62:180.52:180.46:355:07Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:081.59:291.63:090.53:160.46:365:06Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:051.510:241.63:590.44:140.46:375:05Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:571.611:141.64:450.35:110.36:385:04Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:431.75:290.26:040.26:395:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:001.612:251.86:130.16:540.26:405:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:431.61:061.96:550.07:400.16:415:01New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:251.61:482.07:380.08:250.16:425:00New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:071.62:312.08:22-0.19:090.06:434:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:521.63:182.09:08-0.19:560.16:444:59Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:401.64:071.99:57-0.110:470.16:454:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:311.65:011.910:51-0.111:430.16:474:57Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:281.55:591.811:500.06:484:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:291.57:021.712:440.112:560.06:494:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:361.58:081.61:470.12:050.16:504:55First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:471.59:171.62:490.13:150.16:514:54First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:551.610:221.53:480.04:230.06:524:53Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:571.711:201.54:430.05:260.06:534:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:511.75:36-0.16:24-0.16:544:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:131.512:401.86:25-0.17:17-0.16:554:51Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:011.51:251.87:11-0.28:04-0.16:564:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:451.52:071.87:54-0.28:47-0.16:574:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:281.52:471.78:36-0.29:270.06:584:50Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:091.43:271.79:15-0.210:050.06:594:50Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:491.44:061.69:54-0.110:420.07:004:49Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:301.44:451.510:33-0.111:200.17:014:49Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:111.35:251.511:130.07:024:48Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:521.36:061.412:000.111:56 AM0.07:034:48Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:361.26:501.412:420.112:430.17:044:48Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:40 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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