Tides Today & Tomorrow in Colonial Beach, VA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Colonial Beach, VA.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 4:10 pm (1.9 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 - Jul 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:382.21:561.78:220.48:040.35:478:35Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:262.12:441.89:100.48:510.35:488:35New Moon2Thu
3Fri3:102.13:291.89:520.49:350.35:488:34New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:502.14:131.810:310.410:160.35:498:34New Moon4Sat
5Sun4:292.14:551.811:080.410:550.45:498:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:062.05:361.811:430.411:330.55:508:34Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:422.06:151.812:170.45:518:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:182.06:541.812:120.512:510.45:518:33Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:551.97:321.812:540.61:250.45:528:33Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:331.88:141.91:400.62:020.45:528:33First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:151.88:591.92:300.72:430.45:538:32First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:031.79:501.93:240.73:290.45:548:32First Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:571.710:472.04:220.74:200.45:548:31First Quarter13Mon
14Tue10:581.611:472.05:230.75:160.45:558:31Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:011.76:260.76:170.45:568:31Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:452.11:021.77:270.67:190.35:578:30Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:402.22:001.88:240.58:180.25:578:29Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:342.32:551.99:160.49:140.25:588:29Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:262.33:512.010:060.310:090.25:598:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:182.44:462.110:540.211:040.26:008:28Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:102.35:412.111:430.26:008:27Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:012.36:352.212:010.212:320.26:018:26Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:542.27:302.21:000.31:220.26:028:25Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:482.18:272.22:010.42:140.26:038:25Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:441.99:262.23:040.53:070.36:048:24Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:451.810:282.14:070.54:020.36:048:23Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:471.811:312.15:100.64:590.46:058:22Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:491.86:110.65:570.46:068:21Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:292.112:451.87:090.66:540.46:078:21Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:222.11:371.88:010.67:470.46:088:20Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:092.12:251.98:470.68:340.46:098:19New Moon31Fri
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 7:14 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 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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