Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : in 6m at 10:19 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:27 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635150
Common Questions About Tides

Colonial Beach, VA Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:111.28:271.02:00-0.22:44-0.17:244:58Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:071.29:271.02:50-0.23:44-0.17:244:59Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat10:081.310:321.03:46-0.34:48-0.17:244:59Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:091.311:341.04:47-0.35:52-0.27:245:00Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:091.45:50-0.46:52-0.37:245:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:331.11:061.56:52-0.57:47-0.37:245:02New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:301.22:001.67:50-0.68:40-0.47:245:03New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:251.32:541.68:46-0.69:30-0.57:245:04New Moon8Thu
9Fri3:191.33:471.69:40-0.610:20-0.57:245:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:131.44:401.510:35-0.611:09-0.57:245:06Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:071.45:331.511:32-0.611:59-0.57:245:07Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:021.46:261.412:31-0.57:245:08Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:561.47:201.212:50-0.51:32-0.47:235:09First Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:531.48:181.11:42-0.42:33-0.37:235:10First Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:531.39:181.02:35-0.43:35-0.27:235:11First Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:541.310:201.03:30-0.34:36-0.27:225:12Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:541.311:181.04:28-0.35:35-0.27:225:13Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:501.35:25-0.36:30-0.27:225:14Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:111.012:411.36:20-0.37:18-0.27:215:15Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:001.11:261.37:10-0.38:01-0.27:215:16Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:451.12:071.37:54-0.38:40-0.27:205:17Full Moon21Wed
22Thu2:261.12:451.38:35-0.49:15-0.37:205:18Full Moon22Thu
23Fri3:051.23:211.39:12-0.39:48-0.37:195:19Full Moon23Fri
24Sat3:421.23:551.39:48-0.310:18-0.37:185:21Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:161.24:281.310:24-0.310:48-0.37:185:22Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:491.25:011.211:01-0.311:19-0.37:175:23Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:231.25:361.211:40-0.211:53-0.37:165:24Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:591.36:141.112:23-0.27:165:25Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:411.36:571.112:32-0.31:11-0.17:155:26Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:291.37:481.01:17-0.22:05-0.17:145:27Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:251.38:491.02:11-0.23:070.07:135:28Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:23 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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